2017 SAR to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

167.7019 XAF

YEARLY LOW

145.3124 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

155.2061 XAF

2017 SAR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 167.7019. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 145.3124.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.3895 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 164.7432 to the December average rate of 147.7132, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 167.7019 was down 0.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 168.2217, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 838,509 XAF

2016 Average 791,451 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 726,562 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 111,947.43 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

166.5360

145.0215

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 161.7375, compared to 148.6747 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.0628 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 161.7375

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 148.6747

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 6.2320 XAF (High: 154.1998 / Low: 147.9678). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1891 XAF (High: 149.3119 / Low: 146.1228).

July Spread (Volatile) ±6.2320

August Spread (Stable) ±3.1891

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 5.0572 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.0572

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 164.7432) against the same month in 2016 (average: 161.0464), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6968 (+2.30%).

2017 Avg (January) 164.7432

2016 Avg (January) 161.0464

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	167.7019	162.6410	164.7432
February	165.8462	162.2794	164.4644
March	166.5414	161.3750	163.7505
April	165.1261	160.2735	163.3175
May	161.0084	155.7680	158.2603
June	157.0561	153.2176	155.8893
July	154.1998	147.9678	151.7538
August	149.3119	146.1228	147.9823
September	148.8469	145.3124	146.8144
October	150.7153	147.4310	148.8442
November	150.8425	146.5894	148.9403
December	148.9580	145.7039	147.7132