YEARLY HIGH
5.9339 XOF
YEARLY LOW
5.4139 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4946 XOF

2017 XPF to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XPF to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 5.9339. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 5.4139.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5199 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.4991 to the December average rate of 5.4969, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.9339 was up 6.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.5600, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 29,669 XOF
2016 Average 27,611 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 27,070 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,599.71 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.5134
5.4799
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 5.4922, compared to 5.4969 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.4922
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4969

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.4647 XOF (High: 5.9339 / Low: 5.4692). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 XOF (High: 5.4969 / Low: 5.4969).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4647
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0172 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0172

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 5.5106) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.5329), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0223 (-0.40%).

2017 Avg (February) 5.5106
2016 Avg (February) 5.5329

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.5315 5.4703 5.4991
February 5.9339 5.4692 5.5106
March 5.5321 5.4678 5.4934
April 5.5054 5.4139 5.4827
May 5.5174 5.4570 5.4833
June 5.5086 5.4678 5.4842
July 5.5080 5.4843 5.4969
August 5.4969 5.4969 5.4969
September 5.4969 5.4969 5.4969
October 5.4969 5.4969 5.4969
November 5.4969 5.4969 5.4969
December 5.4969 5.4969 5.4969