2017 ZAR to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

48.9014 XAF

YEARLY LOW

38.6407 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

43.7914 XAF

2017 ZAR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 25, valuing the pair at 48.9014. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 38.6407.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.2607 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.4925 to the December average rate of 42.3829, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 48.9014 was up 6.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 45.9998, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,445,071 XAF

2016 Average 2,026,182 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 1,932,037 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 513,034.26 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

48.3217

38.8497

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 45.9318, compared to 41.6510 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.2808 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.9318

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.6510

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 4.8019 XAF (High: 44.9328 / Low: 40.1309). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0012 XAF (High: 46.1658 / Low: 45.1647).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.8019

January Spread (Stable) ±1.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.9801 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9801

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 47.5324) against the same month in 2016 (average: 38.3928), the exchange rate shifted by +9.1396 (+23.81%).

2017 Avg (March) 47.5324

2016 Avg (March) 38.3928

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	46.1658	45.1647	45.4925
February	48.2716	45.3057	46.8232
March	48.9014	45.5510	47.5324
April	46.6896	44.4512	45.6163
May	45.7450	43.8231	44.7819
June	46.3497	43.9009	45.3445
July	44.1243	42.1190	43.3645
August	42.3899	41.1353	41.9146
September	42.9553	40.9395	41.8483
October	41.8306	39.3869	40.7565
November	40.5022	38.6407	39.6391
December	44.9328	40.1309	42.3829