YEARLY HIGH
0.1147 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.0714 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0781 XAF

2017 SLL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SLL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.1147. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0714.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0433 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0912 to the December average rate of 0.0724, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1147 was down 23.50% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1499, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 574 XAF
2016 Average 631 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 357 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 216.44 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0931
0.0706
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.0827, compared to 0.0735 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0092 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0827
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0735

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0326 XAF (High: 0.1147 / Low: 0.0821). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 XAF (High: 0.0729 / Low: 0.0714).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0326
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0912) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1457), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0545 (-37.41%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0912
2016 Avg (January) 0.1457

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1147 0.0821 0.0912
February 0.0845 0.0818 0.0833
March 0.0841 0.0810 0.0826
April 0.0828 0.0804 0.0819
May 0.0810 0.0777 0.0794
June 0.0789 0.0769 0.0779
July 0.0774 0.0737 0.0759
August 0.0747 0.0725 0.0737
September 0.0739 0.0723 0.0729
October 0.0739 0.0722 0.0731
November 0.0740 0.0720 0.0731
December 0.0729 0.0714 0.0724