2017 SDG to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

97.5280 XAF

YEARLY LOW

77.9923 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

87.8128 XAF

2017 SDG to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SDG to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 97.5280. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 77.9923.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.5357 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 96.0151 to the December average rate of 82.3447, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 97.5280 was down 1.96% compared to the 2016 peak of 99.4763, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 487,640 XAF

2016 Average 481,582 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 389,962 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 97,678.54 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

97.3822

80.9776

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 92.2124, compared to 83.4131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.7993 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 92.2124

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 83.4131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 6.8045 XAF (High: 97.3460 / Low: 90.5415). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7392 XAF (High: 84.5379 / Low: 82.7987).

March Spread (Volatile) ±6.8045

October Spread (Stable) ±1.7392

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 2.7463 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7463

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 96.0151) against the same month in 2016 (average: 98.7829), the exchange rate shifted by -2.7678 (-2.80%).

2017 Avg (January) 96.0151

2016 Avg (January) 98.7829

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	97.5280	95.0224	96.0151
February	97.3435	91.2036	95.6927
March	97.3460	90.5415	93.4317
April	92.6728	89.7906	91.6454
May	90.3631	87.5807	88.8991
June	88.2093	86.2672	87.5906
July	86.6378	83.0908	85.3276
August	84.0481	81.9730	83.1969
September	83.6225	81.3878	82.3818
October	84.5379	82.7987	83.5666
November	84.8164	82.2725	83.6612
December	83.6850	77.9923	82.3447