2017 XOF to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

37.6375 STD

YEARLY LOW

36.8588 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

37.3141 STD

2017 XOF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XOF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 37.6375. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 11, dropping to 36.8588.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7787 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.2900 to the December average rate of 37.3432, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 37.6375 was down 0.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 37.7172, 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 188,188 STD

2016 Average 185,919 STD

Yearly Trough Low 184,294 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,893.60 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

37.3955

37.2259

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XOF to STD 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 37.3019, compared to 37.3263 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0243 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.3019

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.3263

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.7043 STD (High: 37.5630 / Low: 36.8588). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2274 STD (High: 37.4519 / Low: 37.2245).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.7043

April Spread (Stable) ±0.2274

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0724 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0724

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 37.3658) against the same month in 2016 (average: 37.0542), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3115 (+0.84%).

2017 Avg (May) 37.3658

2016 Avg (May) 37.0542

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	37.4734	37.0995	37.2900
February	37.4250	37.0270	37.2629
March	37.4097	37.0127	37.2401
April	37.4519	37.2245	37.3420
May	37.6375	37.2044	37.3658
June	37.4604	37.1032	37.3108
July	37.5494	36.9696	37.3220
August	37.5889	37.2047	37.3814
September	37.5094	37.1261	37.3530
October	37.5166	37.0741	37.3152
November	37.5630	36.8588	37.2428
December	37.5061	37.2315	37.3432