2017 SOS to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0890 XOF

YEARLY LOW

0.9304 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0060 XOF

2017 SOS to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SOS to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 1.0890. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 0.9304.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1587 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0710 to the December average rate of 0.9551, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0890 was down 3.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1255, 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 5,445 XOF

2016 Average 5,022 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 4,652 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 793.27 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0834

0.9354

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 1.0494, compared to 0.9626 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0869 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0494

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9626

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0472 XOF (High: 1.0449 / Low: 0.9977). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0213 XOF (High: 1.0196 / Low: 0.9983).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0472

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0213

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 0.0310 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0310

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.0710) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9809), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0901 (+9.18%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.0710

2016 Avg (January) 0.9809

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0890	1.0570	1.0710
February	1.0820	1.0473	1.0672
March	1.0845	1.0467	1.0646
April	1.0674	1.0390	1.0572
May	1.0449	0.9977	1.0262
June	1.0196	0.9983	1.0103
July	1.0074	0.9612	0.9857
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