2017 SOS to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0886 XAF

YEARLY LOW

0.9304 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0053 XAF

2017 SOS to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SOS to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 1.0886. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 0.9304.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1583 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0693 to the December average rate of 0.9551, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0886 was down 3.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1278, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,443 XAF

2016 Average 5,007 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 4,652 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 791.32 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0815

0.9356

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 1.0482, compared to 0.9624 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0858 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0482

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9624

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0482 XAF (High: 1.0452 / Low: 0.9970). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0235 XAF (High: 1.0191 / Low: 0.9956).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0482

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0235

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 0.0312 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0312

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.0693) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9764), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0929 (+9.52%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.0693

2016 Avg (January) 0.9764

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0886	1.0559	1.0693
February	1.0805	1.0458	1.0654
March	1.0810	1.0452	1.0624
April	1.0670	1.0363	1.0569
May	1.0452	0.9970	1.0256
June	1.0191	0.9956	1.0094
July	1.0049	0.9612	0.9847
August	0.9707	0.9304	0.9592
September	0.9652	0.9339	0.9477
October	0.9746	0.9493	0.9633
November	0.9779	0.9347	0.9643
December	0.9670	0.9333	0.9551