2017 XAF to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

37.6980 STD

YEARLY LOW

36.8588 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

37.3395 STD

2017 XAF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 37.6980. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 11, dropping to 36.8588.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8392 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.3505 to the December average rate of 37.3432, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 37.6980 was down 0.52% compared to the 2016 peak of 37.8932, 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 188,490 STD

2016 Average 186,504 STD

Yearly Trough Low 184,294 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,196.13 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

37.4008

37.2284

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to STD 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 37.3466, compared to 37.3324 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.3466

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.3324

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.7043 STD (High: 37.5630 / Low: 36.8588). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2452 STD (High: 37.5075 / Low: 37.2623).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.7043

April Spread (Stable) ±0.2452

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0724 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0724

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 37.3864) against the same month in 2016 (average: 37.2490), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1374 (+0.37%).

2017 Avg (May) 37.3864

2016 Avg (May) 37.2490

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	37.5224	37.2012	37.3505
February	37.4443	37.1991	37.3267
March	37.4697	37.1120	37.3192
April	37.5075	37.2623	37.3551
May	37.6980	37.2176	37.3864
June	37.5149	37.1533	37.3416
July	37.5494	37.0169	37.3589
August	37.5889	37.2047	37.3814
September	37.5094	37.1261	37.3530
October	37.5166	37.0741	37.3152
November	37.5630	36.8588	37.2428
December	37.5061	37.2315	37.3432