2017 ZAR to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

48.9959 XOF

YEARLY LOW

38.6407 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

43.8227 XOF

2017 ZAR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 48.9959. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 38.6407.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.3551 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.5664 to the December average rate of 42.3829, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 48.9959 was up 6.27% compared to the 2016 peak of 46.1069, 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 2,449,793 XOF

2016 Average 2,032,331 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 1,932,037 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 517,755.79 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

48.4329

38.8396

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 45.9873, compared to 41.6581 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.3291 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.9873

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.6581

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 4.8019 XOF (High: 44.9328 / Low: 40.1309). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9838 XOF (High: 46.2159 / Low: 45.2321).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.8019

January Spread (Stable) ±0.9838

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 47.6335) against the same month in 2016 (average: 38.5852), the exchange rate shifted by +9.0483 (+23.45%).

2017 Avg (March) 47.6335

2016 Avg (March) 38.5852

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	46.2159	45.2321	45.5664
February	48.3106	45.4911	46.9030
March	48.9959	45.5465	47.6335
April	46.6151	44.3821	45.6325
May	45.7850	43.9160	44.8068
June	46.3757	44.0211	45.3817
July	44.1298	42.1190	43.4075
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