2017 SCR to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
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 1.6181 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |