2017 SYP to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.9492 XAF

YEARLY LOW

1.0581 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1223 XAF

2017 SYP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SYP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 2.9492. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 1.0581.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8911 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8869 to the December average rate of 1.0756, the exchange rate registered a net change of -62.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.9492 was down 0.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.9584, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,746 XAF

2016 Average 13,684 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 5,291 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,455.72 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.0687

0.8873

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 2.8308, compared to 1.4139 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4169 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8308

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4139

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 1.5354 XAF (High: 2.5995 / Low: 1.0641). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0236 XAF (High: 1.0848 / Low: 1.0611).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.5354

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0236

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.1382 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1382

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.8869) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.7467), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1402 (+5.10%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.8869

2016 Avg (January) 2.7467

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.9492	2.8460	2.8869
February	2.9018	2.8395	2.8776
March	2.9127	2.8237	2.8651
April	2.8930	2.8041	2.8585
May	2.8173	2.7256	2.7689
June	2.7478	2.6805	2.7276
July	2.6978	2.5844	2.6542
August	2.5995	1.0641	1.5160
September	1.0840	1.0581	1.0690
October	1.0975	1.0736	1.0839
November	1.0985	1.0675	1.0846
December	1.0848	1.0611	1.0756