YEARLY HIGH
2.5096 XOF
YEARLY LOW
2.1769 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3279 XOF

2017 YER to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the YER to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 2.5096. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 2.1769.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3327 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4740 to the December average rate of 2.2132, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.5096 was down 11.90% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.8486, 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 12,548 XOF
2016 Average 12,437 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 10,885 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,663.62 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.5014
2.1722
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 2.4277, compared to 2.2280 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1997 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4277
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2280

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0992 XOF (High: 2.3160 / Low: 2.2169). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0490 XOF (High: 2.2578 / Low: 2.2088).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0992
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 0.0759 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0759

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.4740) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.8238), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3498 (-12.39%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.4740
2016 Avg (January) 2.8238

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5096 2.4455 2.4740
February 2.4964 2.4389 2.4707
March 2.4961 2.4213 2.4626
April 2.4736 2.4068 2.4486
May 2.4083 2.3378 2.3727
June 2.3530 2.3016 2.3379
July 2.3160 2.2169 2.2759
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