YEARLY HIGH
0.0018 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0016 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0017 USD

2017 XOF to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XOF to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 0.0018. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0016.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0002 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0016 to the December average rate of 0.0018, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0018 was up 4.73% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0018, 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 9 USD
2016 Average 8 USD
Yearly Trough Low 8 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.21 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0018
0.0016
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XOF to USD 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 0.0016, compared to 0.0018 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0016
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0018

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0001 USD (High: 0.0018 / Low: 0.0017). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 USD (High: 0.0017 / Low: 0.0017).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.0018) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0017), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+6.66%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.0018
2016 Avg (September) 0.0017

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0016 0.0016 0.0016
February 0.0016 0.0016 0.0016
March 0.0017 0.0016 0.0016
April 0.0017 0.0016 0.0016
May 0.0017 0.0017 0.0017
June 0.0017 0.0017 0.0017
July 0.0018 0.0017 0.0018
August 0.0018 0.0018 0.0018
September 0.0018 0.0018 0.0018
October 0.0018 0.0018 0.0018
November 0.0018 0.0018 0.0018
December 0.0018 0.0018 0.0018