YEARLY HIGH
0.1094 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0907 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1004 RUB

2017 XAF to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 0.1094. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 0.0907.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0186 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0969 to the December average rate of 0.1057, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1094 was down 20.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1374, 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 547 RUB
2016 Average 564 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 454 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 93.21 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1085
0.0909
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to RUB 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 0.0956, compared to 0.1052 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0096 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0956
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1052

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0071 RUB (High: 0.1035 / Low: 0.0964). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 RUB (High: 0.1046 / Low: 0.1027).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0071
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.1070) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1106), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0035 (-3.20%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.1070
2016 Avg (August) 0.1106

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0987 0.0957 0.0969
February 0.0986 0.0920 0.0947
March 0.0961 0.0914 0.0942
April 0.0949 0.0907 0.0923
May 0.0977 0.0943 0.0962
June 0.1035 0.0964 0.0992
July 0.1077 0.1025 0.1047
August 0.1094 0.1053 0.1070
September 0.1062 0.1036 0.1047
October 0.1046 0.1027 0.1034
November 0.1085 0.1032 0.1055
December 0.1068 0.1043 0.1057