YEARLY HIGH
84.4635 XOF
YEARLY LOW
73.2657 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
77.7797 XOF

2017 SRD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SRD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 84.4635. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 73.2657.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.1978 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 82.8770 to the December average rate of 74.3062, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 84.4635 was down 44.96% compared to the 2016 peak of 153.4522, 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 422,317 XOF
2016 Average 516,579 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 366,329 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,988.77 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

83.7623
73.1382
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 80.7094, compared to 74.8501 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.8593 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 80.7094
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 74.8501

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 2.9184 XOF (High: 77.3249 / Low: 74.4065). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5987 XOF (High: 78.3375 / Low: 76.7388).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.9184
June Spread (Stable) ±1.5987

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 2.4224 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4224

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 82.8770) against the same month in 2016 (average: 152.0657), the exchange rate shifted by -69.1888 (-45.50%).

2017 Avg (January) 82.8770
2016 Avg (January) 152.0657

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 84.4635 81.5652 82.8770
February 82.7496 81.0096 81.9839
March 82.7409 80.2985 81.5625
April 82.3055 79.8184 81.2104
May 79.9714 77.6243 78.7880
June 78.3375 76.7388 77.8346
July 77.3249 74.4065 76.1973
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