YEARLY HIGH
84.6555 XAF
YEARLY LOW
73.2657 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
77.7250 XAF

2017 SRD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SRD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 84.6555. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 73.2657.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.3897 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 82.7432 to the December average rate of 74.3062, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 84.6555 was down 44.60% compared to the 2016 peak of 152.8136, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 423,277 XAF
2016 Average 514,745 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 366,329 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56,948.75 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

83.6151
73.1516
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 80.6125, compared to 74.8374 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.7751 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 80.6125
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 74.8374

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 3.4227 XAF (High: 84.6555 / Low: 81.2328). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6009 XAF (High: 75.2752 / Low: 73.6743).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.4227
August Spread (Stable) ±1.6009

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 2.4374 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4374

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 82.7432) against the same month in 2016 (average: 151.3576), the exchange rate shifted by -68.6144 (-45.33%).

2017 Avg (January) 82.7432
2016 Avg (January) 151.3576

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 84.6555 81.2328 82.7432
February 82.4548 80.8433 81.8439
March 82.7868 80.1914 81.3894
April 82.2750 79.6388 81.1826
May 80.1143 77.5068 78.7452
June 78.3494 76.5282 77.7709
July 77.1256 74.4065 76.1213
August 75.2752 73.6743 74.6051
September 75.0568 73.2657 74.0236
October 75.8858 74.2312 74.9728
November 75.9549 73.8123 74.9956
December 74.9018 73.2661 74.3062