YEARLY HIGH
30.4573 XPF
YEARLY LOW
26.4352 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.2680 XPF

2017 SAR to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 30.4573. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 26.4352.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0221 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.0070 to the December average rate of 26.8720, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 30.4573 was down 0.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 30.6780, 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 152,287 XPF
2016 Average 143,772 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 132,176 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,110.42 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

30.3368
26.3786
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to XPF 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 29.4846, compared to 27.0515 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4331 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.4846
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.0515

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 2.8211 XPF (High: 30.2981 / Low: 27.4770). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5802 XPF (High: 27.1628 / Low: 26.5827).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.8211
August Spread (Stable) ±0.5802

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 0.9204 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9204

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 30.0070) against the same month in 2016 (average: 29.2659), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7411 (+2.53%).

2017 Avg (January) 30.0070
2016 Avg (January) 29.2659

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.4573 29.5417 30.0070
February 30.2981 27.4770 29.9034
March 30.3353 29.3983 29.8720
April 30.0959 29.2103 29.7984
May 29.3836 28.4229 28.8780
June 28.7035 27.9199 28.4486
July 28.1738 26.9183 27.6346
August 27.1628 26.5827 26.9209
September 27.0782 26.4352 26.7085
October 27.4181 26.8207 27.0777
November 27.4413 26.6676 27.0952
December 27.0985 26.5065 26.8720