YEARLY HIGH
5.5647 XOF
YEARLY LOW
5.2638 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4139 XOF

2017 RSD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RSD to XOF 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 5.2638.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3009 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3160 to the December average rate of 5.5154, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.5647 was up 2.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.4389, 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 XOF
2016 Average 26,773 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 26,319 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,504.63 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.5433
5.2844
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 5.3296, compared to 5.4981 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1685 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.3296
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4981

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.1175 XOF (High: 5.4647 / Low: 5.3472). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0310 XOF (High: 5.5149 / Low: 5.4839).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1175
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0310

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0101 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0101

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: 5.3428), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1789 (+3.35%).

2017 Avg (November) 5.5217
2016 Avg (November) 5.3428

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.3361 5.2910 5.3160
February 5.3506 5.2851 5.3059
March 5.3545 5.2837 5.3125
April 5.3527 5.2638 5.3109
May 5.3732 5.3131 5.3420
June 5.4647 5.3472 5.3904
July 5.4871 5.4319 5.4596
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