YEARLY HIGH
97.6597 XOF
YEARLY LOW
77.9923 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
87.8758 XOF

2017 SDG to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SDG to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 4, valuing the pair at 97.6597. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 77.9923.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.6674 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 96.1708 to the December average rate of 82.3447, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 97.6597 was down 2.64% compared to the 2016 peak of 100.3115, 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 488,298 XOF
2016 Average 483,100 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 389,962 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 98,336.91 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

97.5535
80.9621
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 92.3243, compared to 83.4274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.8969 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 92.3243
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 83.4274

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 6.9974 XOF (High: 97.6597 / Low: 90.6623). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7392 XOF (High: 84.5379 / Low: 82.7987).

March Spread (Volatile) ±6.9974
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 2.7293 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7293

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 93.6316) against the same month in 2016 (average: 97.2164), the exchange rate shifted by -3.5848 (-3.69%).

2017 Avg (March) 93.6316
2016 Avg (March) 97.2164

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 97.5630 95.1255 96.1708
February 97.3762 91.3343 95.8565
March 97.6597 90.6623 93.6316
April 92.6230 89.9237 91.6768
May 90.2047 87.7087 88.9476
June 88.2534 86.5033 87.6624
July 86.8617 83.0908 85.4130
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