YEARLY HIGH
232.2430 XOF
YEARLY LOW
201.6431 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
215.5329 XOF

2017 XCD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XCD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 232.2430. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 201.6431.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.5999 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 228.9893 to the December average rate of 204.9675, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 232.2430 was down 0.43% compared to the 2016 peak of 233.2491, 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 1,161,215 XOF
2016 Average 1,102,453 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,008,216 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 152,999.29 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

231.5154
201.2028
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 224.7216, compared to 206.3441 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 18.3775 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 224.7216
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 206.3441

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 9.1837 XOF (High: 214.5171 / Low: 205.3334). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.4060 XOF (High: 207.1736 / Low: 202.7677).

July Spread (Volatile) ±9.1837
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 7.0146 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.0146

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 228.9893) against the same month in 2016 (average: 224.7752), the exchange rate shifted by +4.2141 (+1.87%).

2017 Avg (January) 228.9893
2016 Avg (January) 224.7752

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 232.2430 226.3145 228.9893
February 230.9904 225.6687 228.6227
March 230.9508 224.2373 227.7122
April 229.0753 222.8968 226.7563
May 223.0429 216.4968 219.7417
June 217.9061 213.1751 216.5076
July 214.5171 205.3334 210.7926
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