2017 XAF to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0098 XOF

YEARLY LOW

0.9963 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0007 XOF

2017 XAF to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 1.0098. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 0.9963.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0135 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0016 to the December average rate of 1.0000, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0098 was down 0.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0134, 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 5,049 XOF

2016 Average 5,016 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 4,982 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 67.41 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0023

0.9998

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to XOF 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 1.0012, compared to 1.0002 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0012

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0002

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0107 XOF (High: 1.0098 / Low: 0.9991). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 XOF (High: 1.0000 / Low: 1.0000).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0107

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 1.0017) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0062), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0045 (-0.44%).

2017 Avg (February) 1.0017

2016 Avg (February) 1.0062

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0062	0.9977	1.0016
February	1.0098	0.9991	1.0017
March	1.0054	0.9994	1.0021
April	1.0037	0.9977	1.0004
May	1.0023	0.9963	1.0006
June	1.0037	0.9992	1.0008
July	1.0027	1.0000	1.0010
August	1.0000	1.0000	1.0000
September	1.0000	1.0000	1.0000
October	1.0000	1.0000	1.0000
November	1.0000	1.0000	1.0000
December	1.0000	1.0000	1.0000