YEARLY HIGH
48.1703 XAF
YEARLY LOW
38.8910 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.8863 XAF

2017 SCR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SCR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 48.1703. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 38.8910.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.2793 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.1942 to the December average rate of 39.7734, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 48.1703 was up 0.80% compared to the 2016 peak of 47.7865, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 240,852 XAF
2016 Average 223,777 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 194,455 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,396.51 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

46.8363
39.1313
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to XAF 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 45.0610, compared to 40.7115 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.3495 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.0610
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.7115

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 3.5017 XAF (High: 47.8529 / Low: 44.3512). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4707 XAF (High: 41.5679 / Low: 40.0972).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.5017
October Spread (Stable) ±1.4707

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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 1.6261 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6261

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 46.1942) against the same month in 2016 (average: 46.2131), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0189 (-0.04%).

2017 Avg (January) 46.1942
2016 Avg (January) 46.2131

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 48.1703 45.1609 46.1942
February 46.9509 45.2835 45.8649
March 47.8529 44.3512 45.6163
April 47.2860 44.1380 45.4547
May 45.0491 42.7167 43.8287
June 44.7226 42.1830 43.4073
July 43.7798 40.9918 42.0428
August 42.1942 40.2041 40.8813
September 41.2061 39.6228 40.4003
October 41.5679 40.0972 40.7504
November 42.0102 39.2785 40.4212
December 41.3308 38.8910 39.7734