2017 XAF to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2063 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.1752 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1930 JPY

2017 XAF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.2063. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 0.1752.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0310 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1862 to the December average rate of 0.2039, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2063 was up 2.77% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2007, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,031 JPY

2016 Average 916 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 876 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 155.19 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2063

0.1774

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to JPY 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 0.1853, compared to 0.2007 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0154 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1853

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2007

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0101 JPY (High: 0.1853 / Low: 0.1752). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 JPY (High: 0.1989 / Low: 0.1953).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0101

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.2039) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1863), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0176 (+9.44%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.2039

2016 Avg (December) 0.1863

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1881	0.1838	0.1862
February	0.1857	0.1804	0.1832
March	0.1867	0.1814	0.1840
April	0.1853	0.1752	0.1798
May	0.1909	0.1858	0.1890
June	0.1955	0.1869	0.1897
July	0.1989	0.1953	0.1973
August	0.2003	0.1953	0.1978
September	0.2048	0.1974	0.2011
October	0.2046	0.2007	0.2023
November	0.2042	0.2004	0.2020
December	0.2063	0.2017	0.2039