YEARLY HIGH
842.4063 XAF
YEARLY LOW
774.5356 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
806.4892 XAF

2017 XDR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 842.4063. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 774.5356.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 67.8707 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 834.9167 to the December average rate of 784.1589, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 842.4063 was down 0.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 845.1570, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,212,032 XAF
2016 Average 4,125,195 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 3,872,678 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 339,353.58 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

841.2900
776.9402
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 826.8372, compared to 786.1413 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 40.6959 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 826.8372
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 786.1413

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 21.7733 XAF (High: 802.3534 / Low: 780.5800). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.8505 XAF (High: 787.5894 / Low: 776.7389).

July Spread (Volatile) ±21.7733
September Spread (Stable) ±10.8505

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 17.6753 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.6753

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 835.9275) against the same month in 2016 (average: 824.5445), the exchange rate shifted by +11.3830 (+1.38%).

2017 Avg (February) 835.9275
2016 Avg (February) 824.5445

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 841.4377 828.9092 834.9167
February 842.4063 827.1506 835.9275
March 841.1760 826.0722 831.7368
April 840.5779 822.7726 833.7825
May 824.6987 807.4181 816.1072
June 813.3207 798.9632 808.5525
July 802.3534 780.5800 794.0272
August 787.7274 774.5356 783.1321
September 787.5894 776.7389 782.3027
October 795.2987 781.5088 786.6995
November 793.0654 775.6193 786.5271
December 789.8731 778.1736 784.1589