YEARLY HIGH
8.7485 XPF
YEARLY LOW
7.0751 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.8110 XPF

2017 SCR to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SCR to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 8.7485. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 7.0751.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6734 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.4140 to the December average rate of 7.2356, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8.7485 was up 0.60% compared to the 2016 peak of 8.6960, 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 43,742 XPF
2016 Average 40,650 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 35,375 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,367.19 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.5318
7.1177
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 8.2145, compared to 7.4075 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.2145
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.4075

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.8154 XPF (High: 8.5542 / Low: 7.7388). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2676 XPF (High: 7.5620 / Low: 7.2945).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.8154
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2676

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 0.2960 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2960

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 8.4140) against the same month in 2016 (average: 8.3979), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0160 (+0.19%).

2017 Avg (January) 8.4140
2016 Avg (January) 8.3979

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.7485 8.2141 8.4140
February 8.5542 7.7388 8.3391
March 8.7180 8.0796 8.3216
April 8.6274 8.0717 8.2935
May 8.2065 7.7919 7.9975
June 8.1619 7.6868 7.9215
July 7.9893 7.4572 7.6561
August 7.6760 7.3139 7.4371
September 7.4962 7.2082 7.3496
October 7.5620 7.2945 7.4133
November 7.6425 7.1455 7.3534
December 7.5189 7.0751 7.2356