YEARLY HIGH
0.4594 YER
YEARLY LOW
0.3976 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4308 YER

2017 XAF to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 0.4594. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.3976.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0618 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4049 to the December average rate of 0.4519, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4594 was up 4.75% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4385, 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 2,297 YER
2016 Average 2,027 YER
Yearly Trough Low 1,988 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 309.03 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4596
0.3999
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to YER 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 0.4126, compared to 0.4490 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0364 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4126
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4490

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0182 YER (High: 0.4511 / Low: 0.4329). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0089 YER (High: 0.4109 / Low: 0.4020).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0182
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0089

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 0.0062 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.4546) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4266), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0280 (+6.58%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.4546
2016 Avg (September) 0.4266

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4099 0.3976 0.4049
February 0.4109 0.4020 0.4055
March 0.4135 0.4004 0.4070
April 0.4164 0.4036 0.4086
May 0.4284 0.4145 0.4218
June 0.4357 0.4249 0.4281
July 0.4511 0.4329 0.4399
August 0.4567 0.4462 0.4509
September 0.4594 0.4483 0.4546
October 0.4527 0.4429 0.4485
November 0.4552 0.4424 0.4481
December 0.4581 0.4480 0.4519