YEARLY HIGH
14.6373 XPF
YEARLY LOW
12.5936 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.5720 XPF

2017 SBD to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 14.6373. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 12.5936.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0437 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.3241 to the December average rate of 12.9604, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 14.6373 was down 1.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 14.8134, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 73,186 XPF
2016 Average 68,154 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 62,968 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,218.72 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

14.5677
12.7497
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 14.1232, compared to 13.0207 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.1232
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.0207

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 1.3867 XPF (High: 14.6078 / Low: 13.2211). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2784 XPF (High: 13.0789 / Low: 12.8006).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.3867
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2784

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.5470 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5470

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 14.4162) against the same month in 2016 (average: 13.4561), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9600 (+7.13%).

2017 Avg (March) 14.4162
2016 Avg (March) 13.4561

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.4957 14.1858 14.3241
February 14.6078 13.2211 14.4122
March 14.6373 14.1817 14.4162
April 14.5192 13.9695 14.2947
May 14.0561 13.4604 13.7477
June 13.7769 13.2991 13.5442
July 13.4419 12.9802 13.2423
August 13.2295 12.7834 13.0400
September 13.0459 12.7343 12.9012
October 13.1685 12.8754 13.0012
November 13.2062 12.5936 12.9792
December 13.0789 12.8006 12.9604