2017 XCD to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

232.7709 XAF

YEARLY LOW

201.6431 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

215.3805 XAF

2017 XCD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XCD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 232.7709. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 201.6431.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.1278 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 228.6191 to the December average rate of 204.9675, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 232.7709 was down 0.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 233.4893, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XCD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,163,854 XAF

2016 Average 1,099,025 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 1,008,216 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 155,638.88 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

231.1082

201.2398

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to XAF 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 224.4520, compared to 206.3090 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 18.1430 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 224.4520

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 206.3090

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 8.6309 XAF (High: 213.9643 / Low: 205.3334). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.4060 XAF (High: 207.1736 / Low: 202.7677).

July Spread (Volatile) ±8.6309

August Spread (Stable) ±4.4060

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 7.0563 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.0563

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 228.6191) against the same month in 2016 (average: 223.7286), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8906 (+2.19%).

2017 Avg (January) 228.6191

2016 Avg (January) 223.7286

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	232.7709	225.7192	228.6191
February	230.1522	225.2054	228.2327
March	231.0790	223.9384	227.2290
April	229.4606	222.3951	226.6786
May	223.4415	216.1691	219.6223
June	217.9392	212.5900	216.3303
July	213.9643	205.3334	210.5819
August	207.1736	202.7677	205.3472
September	206.5725	201.6431	203.7288
October	209.1349	204.5748	206.5470
November	209.3254	203.4206	206.6815
December	206.7003	202.1864	204.9675