YEARLY HIGH
0.0195 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.0159 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0174 VEF

2017 XAF to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 0.0195. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0159.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0037 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0162 to the December average rate of 0.0186, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0195 was up 11.64% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0175, 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 98 VEF
2016 Average 76 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 79 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.31 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0188
0.0159
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to VEF 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 0.0165, compared to 0.0183 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0165
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0183

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0018 VEF (High: 0.0195 / Low: 0.0177). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 VEF (High: 0.0164 / Low: 0.0161).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, 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 September and October, 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 (November 2017: 0.0185) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0164), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+12.88%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0185
2016 Avg (November) 0.0164

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0164 0.0159 0.0162
February 0.0164 0.0161 0.0162
March 0.0165 0.0160 0.0163
April 0.0169 0.0161 0.0164
May 0.0174 0.0166 0.0170
June 0.0176 0.0170 0.0172
July 0.0183 0.0173 0.0177
August 0.0186 0.0180 0.0183
September 0.0186 0.0179 0.0183
October 0.0188 0.0177 0.0181
November 0.0195 0.0177 0.0185
December 0.0195 0.0179 0.0186