YEARLY HIGH
0.3280 DJF
YEARLY LOW
0.2832 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3076 DJF

2017 XOF to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XOF to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 0.3280. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.2832.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0448 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2888 to the December average rate of 0.3227, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3280 was up 5.45% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3111, 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 1,640 DJF
2016 Average 1,492 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 1,416 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 224.25 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3283
0.2852
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XOF to DJF 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 0.2946, compared to 0.3206 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0260 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2946
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3206

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0138 DJF (High: 0.3218 / Low: 0.3080). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 DJF (High: 0.2931 / Low: 0.2865).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0138
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.3247) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3021), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0225 (+7.46%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.3247
2016 Avg (September) 0.3021

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2926 0.2832 0.2888
February 0.2931 0.2865 0.2896
March 0.2953 0.2867 0.2907
April 0.2967 0.2891 0.2918
May 0.3059 0.2966 0.3012
June 0.3103 0.3036 0.3056
July 0.3218 0.3080 0.3138
August 0.3266 0.3178 0.3217
September 0.3280 0.3202 0.3247
October 0.3237 0.3163 0.3204
November 0.3252 0.3163 0.3202
December 0.3268 0.3200 0.3227