2017 SBD to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 SBD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the SBD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 80.3454. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 69.2257.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.1197 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 78.6409 to the December average rate of 71.2424, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 80.3454 was down 1.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 81.1972, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
SBD to XAF 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 77.4728, compared to 71.5619 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.9109 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 3.3675 XAF (High: 72.5932 / Low: 69.2257). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5301 XAF (High: 71.8937 / Low: 70.3636).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.0041 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 79.0256) against the same month in 2016 (average: 73.9662), the exchange rate shifted by +5.0594 (+6.84%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79.4409 | 77.8144 | 78.6409 |
| February | 79.9604 | 78.0994 | 79.2648 |
| March | 80.3454 | 77.8471 | 79.0256 |
| April | 79.8752 | 76.6466 | 78.3458 |
| May | 76.9685 | 73.6948 | 75.3417 |
| June | 75.4249 | 72.9820 | 74.2180 |
| July | 73.5697 | 71.3510 | 72.7198 |
| August | 72.7214 | 70.2694 | 71.6801 |
| September | 71.7125 | 69.9992 | 70.9167 |
| October | 72.3860 | 70.7751 | 71.4667 |
| November | 72.5932 | 69.2257 | 71.3454 |
| December | 71.8937 | 70.3636 | 71.2424 |