YEARLY HIGH
0.1145 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.0714 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0782 XOF

2017 SLL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SLL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.1145. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0714.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0430 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0913 to the December average rate of 0.0724, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1145 was down 24.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1508, 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 572 XOF
2016 Average 633 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 357 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 215.22 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0932
0.0706
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.0828, 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 0.0093 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0828
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0735

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0321 XOF (High: 0.1145 / Low: 0.0824). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 XOF (High: 0.0729 / Low: 0.0714).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0321
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: 0.0913) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1464), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0550 (-37.60%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0913
2016 Avg (January) 0.1464

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1145 0.0824 0.0913
February 0.0847 0.0820 0.0834
March 0.0844 0.0811 0.0828
April 0.0828 0.0806 0.0820
May 0.0809 0.0778 0.0794
June 0.0789 0.0771 0.0780
July 0.0776 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