2017 XOF to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.9705 CDF

YEARLY LOW

1.8485 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5167 CDF

2017 XOF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XOF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 2.9705. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 1.8485.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1220 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9621 to the December average rate of 2.8486, the exchange rate registered a net change of 45.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.9705 was up 55.84% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.9061, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,852 CDF

2016 Average 8,124 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 9,242 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,610.00 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.9603

1.8714

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XOF to CDF 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 2.2162, compared to 2.8173 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2162

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8173

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.3343 CDF (High: 2.9126 / Low: 2.5783). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0621 CDF (High: 2.8573 / Low: 2.7952).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.3343

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0621

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0361 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0361

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 2.8695) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.6608), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2088 (+72.79%).

2017 Avg (August) 2.8695

2016 Avg (August) 1.6608

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0576	1.8485	1.9621
February	2.1102	2.0224	2.0600
March	2.2303	2.0989	2.1614
April	2.3325	2.1895	2.2474
May	2.4421	2.3350	2.3817
June	2.5793	2.4393	2.4847
July	2.9126	2.5783	2.7308
August	2.9705	2.7969	2.8695
September	2.8573	2.7952	2.8334
October	2.8406	2.7715	2.8081
November	2.8649	2.7627	2.8132
December	2.9190	2.8124	2.8486