YEARLY HIGH
41.6970 VND
YEARLY LOW
36.1736 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.0975 VND

2017 XAF to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 41.6970. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 36.1736.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5234 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.5810 to the December average rate of 41.0037, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 41.6970 was up 6.57% compared to the 2016 peak of 39.1251, 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 208,485 VND
2016 Average 188,452 VND
Yearly Trough Low 180,868 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,617.25 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

41.7619
36.1100
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to VND 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 37.4398, compared to 40.7552 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.3154 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.4398
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.7552

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 1.5874 VND (High: 40.9109 / Low: 39.3236). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5606 VND (High: 37.1660 / Low: 36.6054).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.5874
February Spread (Stable) ±0.5606

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.5851 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5851

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 41.2909) against the same month in 2016 (average: 38.0608), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2301 (+8.49%).

2017 Avg (September) 41.2909
2016 Avg (September) 38.0608

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.0265 36.1736 36.5810
February 37.1660 36.6054 36.8268
March 37.6448 36.5192 37.0935
April 37.7926 36.5558 37.0636
May 38.8858 37.6439 38.2488
June 39.5297 38.5614 38.8253
July 40.9109 39.3236 39.9184
August 41.4001 40.5934 40.9494
September 41.6970 40.7199 41.2909
October 41.0946 40.1676 40.7058
November 41.3252 40.1466 40.6630
December 41.5458 40.6592 41.0037