YEARLY HIGH
2.5153 XAF
YEARLY LOW
2.1769 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3262 XAF

2017 YER to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the YER to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 2.5153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 2.1769.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3384 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4700 to the December average rate of 2.2132, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.5153 was down 11.32% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.8366, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,577 XAF
2016 Average 12,397 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 10,885 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,692.15 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.4970
2.1726
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER to XAF 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 2.4248, compared to 2.2277 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1972 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4248
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2277

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0932 XAF (High: 2.3100 / Low: 2.2169). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0490 XAF (High: 2.2578 / Low: 2.2088).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0932
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0490

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0764 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0764

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.4700) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.8107), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3407 (-12.12%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.4700
2016 Avg (January) 2.8107

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5153 2.4395 2.4700
February 2.4875 2.4339 2.4665
March 2.4975 2.4181 2.4573
April 2.4777 2.4017 2.4478
May 2.4126 2.3343 2.3714
June 2.3534 2.2953 2.3360
July 2.3100 2.2169 2.2736
August 2.2414 2.1896 2.2179
September 2.2308 2.1769 2.1996
October 2.2578 2.2088 2.2299
November 2.2606 2.1966 2.2317
December 2.2321 2.1828 2.2132