YEARLY HIGH
0.0514 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.0424 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0458 UAH

2017 XAF to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0514. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.0424.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0091 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0441 to the December average rate of 0.0497, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0514 was up 12.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0458, 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 257 UAH
2016 Average 215 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 212 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45.40 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0503
0.0432
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to UAH 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 0.0441, compared to 0.0474 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0441
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0474

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0030 UAH (High: 0.0514 / Low: 0.0485). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 UAH (High: 0.0482 / Low: 0.0473).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 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 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0497) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0422), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0075 (+17.88%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0497
2016 Avg (December) 0.0422

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0449 0.0424 0.0441
February 0.0445 0.0433 0.0439
March 0.0449 0.0432 0.0439
April 0.0443 0.0434 0.0438
May 0.0452 0.0438 0.0445
June 0.0453 0.0442 0.0446
July 0.0463 0.0450 0.0455
August 0.0468 0.0455 0.0461
September 0.0480 0.0467 0.0476
October 0.0482 0.0473 0.0478
November 0.0490 0.0470 0.0478
December 0.0514 0.0485 0.0497