YEARLY HIGH
0.0934 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.0791 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0868 PHP

2017 XAF to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 15, valuing the pair at 0.0934. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0791.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0143 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0805 to the December average rate of 0.0908, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0934 was up 12.74% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0828, 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 467 PHP
2016 Average 400 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 396 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 71.46 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0938
0.0793
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to PHP 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 0.0823, compared to 0.0912 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0823
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0912

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0036 PHP (High: 0.0880 / Low: 0.0844). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 PHP (High: 0.0817 / Low: 0.0804).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.0926) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0811), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0115 (+14.19%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.0926
2016 Avg (September) 0.0811

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0817 0.0791 0.0805
February 0.0817 0.0804 0.0810
March 0.0828 0.0805 0.0818
April 0.0834 0.0800 0.0813
May 0.0855 0.0826 0.0840
June 0.0880 0.0844 0.0853
July 0.0909 0.0875 0.0889
August 0.0934 0.0903 0.0918
September 0.0934 0.0914 0.0926
October 0.0931 0.0911 0.0920
November 0.0921 0.0906 0.0912
December 0.0917 0.0903 0.0908