YEARLY HIGH
0.1977 XPF
YEARLY LOW
0.1693 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1831 XPF

2017 SOS to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SOS to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 4, valuing the pair at 0.1977. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 0.1693.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0285 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1948 to the December average rate of 0.1738, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1977 was down 3.96% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2059, 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 989 XPF
2016 Average 910 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 846 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 142.34 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1970
0.1702
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.1911, compared to 0.1751 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0160 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1911
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1751

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0188 XPF (High: 0.1973 / Low: 0.1785). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 XPF (High: 0.1860 / Low: 0.1814).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0188
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

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 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.1938) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1752), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0186 (+10.62%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.1938
2016 Avg (March) 0.1752

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1976 0.1921 0.1948
February 0.1973 0.1785 0.1937
March 0.1977 0.1905 0.1938
April 0.1946 0.1890 0.1928
May 0.1907 0.1819 0.1871
June 0.1860 0.1814 0.1842
July 0.1836 0.1749 0.1793
August 0.1766 0.1693 0.1745
September 0.1756 0.1699 0.1724
October 0.1773 0.1727 0.1752
November 0.1779 0.1700 0.1754
December 0.1759 0.1698 0.1738