YEARLY HIGH
80.6686 XPF
YEARLY LOW
73.0767 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
76.7418 XPF

2017 SGD to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SGD to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 80.6686. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 73.0767.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.5919 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 78.7214 to the December average rate of 74.8555, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 80.6686 was up 0.53% compared to the 2016 peak of 80.2411, 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 403,343 XPF
2016 Average 390,533 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 365,384 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,959.33 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

80.5095
73.6186
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 78.7348, compared to 74.7488 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.9860 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 78.7348
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 74.7488

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 7.4764 XPF (High: 80.5532 / Low: 73.0767). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8521 XPF (High: 74.7198 / Low: 73.8677).

February Spread (Volatile) ±7.4764
September Spread (Stable) ±0.8521

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 2.2837 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2837

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 79.9353) against the same month in 2016 (average: 78.0184), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9169 (+2.46%).

2017 Avg (April) 79.9353
2016 Avg (April) 78.0184

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 79.1976 78.1340 78.7214
February 80.5532 73.0767 79.2877
March 80.5433 78.9945 79.7170
April 80.6686 78.5405 79.9353
May 78.7524 76.8391 77.6516
June 77.7273 75.9276 77.0960
July 76.4898 74.4580 75.6207
August 74.5143 73.5689 74.1957
September 74.7198 73.8677 74.1929
October 75.3003 74.2209 74.6843
November 75.5588 74.2437 74.9436
December 75.3060 74.3378 74.8555