YEARLY HIGH
5.5647 XAF
YEARLY LOW
5.2560 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4102 XAF

2017 RSD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RSD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 19, valuing the pair at 5.5647. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 5.2560.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3087 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3074 to the December average rate of 5.5154, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.5647 was up 2.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.4032, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,824 XAF
2016 Average 26,689 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 26,280 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,543.66 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.5442
5.2744
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 5.3233, compared to 5.4972 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1739 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.3233
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4972

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.1046 XAF (High: 5.4498 / Low: 5.3452). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0260 XAF (High: 5.3150 / Low: 5.2889).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1046
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0260

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0106 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 5.5217) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.3346), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1872 (+3.51%).

2017 Avg (November) 5.5217
2016 Avg (November) 5.3346

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.3282 5.2872 5.3074
February 5.3150 5.2889 5.2968
March 5.3261 5.2795 5.3012
April 5.3380 5.2560 5.3090
May 5.3689 5.3218 5.3391
June 5.4498 5.3452 5.3860
July 5.4765 5.4319 5.4542
August 5.5080 5.4540 5.4893
September 5.5149 5.4839 5.5015
October 5.5179 5.4856 5.5012
November 5.5647 5.4906 5.5217
December 5.5513 5.4811 5.5154