YEARLY HIGH
8.8043 ZMK
YEARLY LOW
0.0016 ZMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5854 ZMK

2017 XAF to ZMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to ZMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 7, valuing the pair at 8.8043. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.0016.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.8027 ZMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.5768 to the December average rate of 0.0018, the exchange rate registered a net change of -99.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8.8043 was down 4.43% compared to the 2016 peak of 9.2123, 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 44,022 ZMK
2016 Average 44,242 ZMK
Yearly Trough Low 8 ZMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,013.49 ZMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

9.4321
-0.8556
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to ZMK 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 5.1689, compared to 0.0018 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.1671 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1689
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0018

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 8.8026 ZMK (High: 8.8043 / Low: 0.0017). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ZMK (High: 0.0018 / Low: 0.0018).

May Spread (Volatile) ±8.8026
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 4.9064 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.9064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 3.6685) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.0404), the exchange rate shifted by -5.3719 (-59.42%).

2017 Avg (May) 3.6685
2016 Avg (May) 9.0404

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.6114 0.0016 6.5768
February 8.6159 0.0016 3.6379
March 8.6781 8.4099 8.5539
April 8.7401 8.4692 8.5748
May 8.8043 0.0017 3.6685
June 0.0017 0.0017 0.0017
July 0.0018 0.0017 0.0018
August 0.0018 0.0018 0.0018
September 0.0018 0.0018 0.0018
October 0.0018 0.0018 0.0018
November 0.0018 0.0018 0.0018
December 0.0018 0.0018 0.0018