2017 SAR to XPF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |