YEARLY HIGH
844.4638 XOF
YEARLY LOW
774.5356 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
807.0510 XOF

2017 XDR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 844.4638. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 774.5356.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 69.9282 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 836.2708 to the December average rate of 784.1589, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 844.4638 was up 0.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 844.2851, 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 4,222,319 XOF
2016 Average 4,138,153 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 3,872,678 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 349,641.24 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

842.8636
776.7972
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 827.8289, compared to 786.2731 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 41.5558 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 827.8289
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 786.2731

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 23.4108 XOF (High: 803.9909 / Low: 780.5800). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.8505 XOF (High: 787.5894 / Low: 776.7389).

July Spread (Volatile) ±23.4108
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 17.5172 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.5172

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 837.3581) against the same month in 2016 (average: 829.6251), the exchange rate shifted by +7.7330 (+0.93%).

2017 Avg (February) 837.3581
2016 Avg (February) 829.6251

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 841.6595 830.6200 836.2708
February 844.4638 828.8522 837.3581
March 840.7095 828.0484 833.5036
April 840.0300 824.3286 834.0710
May 824.9556 808.4593 816.5538
June 813.2105 801.1618 809.2163
July 803.9909 780.5800 794.8185
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