2017 SAR to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

167.3215 XOF

YEARLY LOW

145.3124 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

155.3159 XOF

2017 SAR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 167.3215. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 145.3124.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.0091 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 165.0099 to the December average rate of 147.7132, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 167.3215 was down 0.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 167.8717, 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 836,608 XOF

2016 Average 793,920 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 726,562 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 110,045.72 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

166.8295

144.9948

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 161.9318, compared to 148.7000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.2318 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 161.9318

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 148.7000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 6.6303 XOF (High: 154.5982 / Low: 147.9678). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1891 XOF (High: 149.3119 / Low: 146.1228).

July Spread (Volatile) ±6.6303

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 5.0271 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.0271

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 165.0099) against the same month in 2016 (average: 161.7999), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2100 (+1.98%).

2017 Avg (January) 165.0099

2016 Avg (January) 161.7999

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	167.3215	163.0718	165.0099
February	166.4657	162.6133	164.7454
March	166.4490	161.5904	164.0987
April	164.9526	160.6201	163.3735
May	160.7211	156.0041	158.3463
June	157.0322	153.6392	156.0171
July	154.5982	147.9678	151.9056
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