YEARLY HIGH
0.0152 NOK
YEARLY LOW
0.0134 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0142 NOK

2017 XAF to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.0152. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 0.0134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0137 to the December average rate of 0.0150, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0152 was up 2.90% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0148, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XAF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 76 NOK
2016 Average 71 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 67 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.02 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0152
0.0134
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to NOK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0140, compared to 0.0145 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0140
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0145

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0007 NOK (High: 0.0151 / Low: 0.0144). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 NOK (High: 0.0136 / Low: 0.0134).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0150) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0138), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+9.03%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0150
2016 Avg (December) 0.0138

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0138 0.0135 0.0137
February 0.0136 0.0134 0.0135
March 0.0140 0.0135 0.0139
April 0.0143 0.0138 0.0140
May 0.0145 0.0142 0.0143
June 0.0146 0.0144 0.0145
July 0.0145 0.0141 0.0143
August 0.0143 0.0141 0.0142
September 0.0143 0.0141 0.0142
October 0.0145 0.0142 0.0143
November 0.0151 0.0144 0.0147
December 0.0152 0.0149 0.0150