YEARLY HIGH
10.4868 PYG
YEARLY LOW
8.7106 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.6995 PYG

2017 XAF to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 10.4868. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 8.7106.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7762 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.2869 to the December average rate of 10.2162, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 10.4868 was up 4.76% compared to the 2016 peak of 10.0107, 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 52,434 PYG
2016 Average 47,807 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 43,553 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,880.87 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

10.4605
8.8546
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to PYG 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 9.2857, compared to 10.1133 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8276 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.2857
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.1133

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.6731 PYG (High: 9.3837 / Low: 8.7106). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1559 PYG (High: 10.2944 / Low: 10.1385).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6731
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1559

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2809 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2809

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 10.3266) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.4741), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8525 (+9.00%).

2017 Avg (September) 10.3266
2016 Avg (September) 9.4741

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.4161 9.1047 9.2869
February 9.4387 9.0165 9.2693
March 9.3837 8.7106 8.9884
April 9.3937 8.7556 9.1447
May 9.7129 9.2446 9.4818
June 9.6878 9.4613 9.5431
July 9.9379 9.5823 9.7345
August 10.3967 9.9179 10.0698
September 10.4868 10.1579 10.3266
October 10.2831 10.0078 10.1659
November 10.3529 10.0206 10.1665
December 10.2944 10.1385 10.2162