YEARLY HIGH
48.0611 XOF
YEARLY LOW
38.8910 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.9169 XOF

2017 SCR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SCR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 48.0611. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 38.8910.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.1701 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.2688 to the December average rate of 39.7734, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 48.0611 was up 0.61% compared to the 2016 peak of 47.7706, 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 240,305 XOF
2016 Average 224,474 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 194,455 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,850.27 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

46.9184
39.1238
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to XOF 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 45.1152, compared to 40.7185 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.3967 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.1152
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.7185

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 3.5193 XOF (High: 47.9297 / Low: 44.4104). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4707 XOF (High: 41.5679 / Low: 40.0972).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.5193
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 1.6181 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6181

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 46.2688) against the same month in 2016 (average: 46.4289), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1601 (-0.34%).

2017 Avg (January) 46.2688
2016 Avg (January) 46.4289

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 48.0611 45.1888 46.2688
February 46.9888 45.3483 45.9436
March 47.9297 44.4104 45.7132
April 47.3455 44.1691 45.4705
May 45.0338 42.7612 43.8524
June 44.7165 42.2382 43.4428
July 43.8347 40.9918 42.0847
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