2017 SGD to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

442.8440 XAF

YEARLY LOW

404.4026 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

421.3575 XAF

2017 SGD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SGD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 442.8440. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 404.4026.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.4414 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 432.1926 to the December average rate of 411.4749, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 442.8440 was up 0.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 441.9743, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,214,220 XAF

2016 Average 2,149,877 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 2,022,013 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 192,207.14 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

441.1305

404.8051

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 431.8955, compared to 410.8196 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 21.0759 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 431.8955

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 410.8196

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 12.1906 XAF (High: 442.8440 / Low: 430.6534). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.6842 XAF (High: 410.7288 / Low: 406.0447).

April Spread (Volatile) ±12.1906

September Spread (Stable) ±4.6842

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 12.5511 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -12.5511

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 438.1034) against the same month in 2016 (average: 428.7451), the exchange rate shifted by +9.3583 (+2.18%).

2017 Avg (April) 438.1034

2016 Avg (April) 428.7451

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	435.5052	428.2739	432.1926
February	442.2795	431.6816	436.0758
March	442.1836	434.0101	436.9875
April	442.8440	430.6534	438.1034
May	431.1644	421.3541	425.5524
June	425.7034	416.6723	422.4613
July	418.8451	409.2898	415.2694
August	409.5989	404.4026	407.8480
September	410.7288	406.0447	407.8323
October	413.9197	407.9864	410.5338
November	415.3404	408.1116	411.9591
December	413.9511	408.6290	411.4749