2017 SYP to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.9426 XOF

YEARLY LOW

1.0581 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1243 XOF

2017 SYP to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SYP to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 2.9426. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 1.0581.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8845 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8916 to the December average rate of 1.0756, the exchange rate registered a net change of -62.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.9426 was down 0.29% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.9512, 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 14,713 XOF

2016 Average 13,726 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 5,291 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,422.28 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.0739

0.8868

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 2.8342, compared to 1.4143 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4199 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8342

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4143

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 1.5354 XOF (High: 2.5995 / Low: 1.0641). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0236 XOF (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 1.1409 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1409

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.8916) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.7596), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1320 (+4.78%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.8916

2016 Avg (January) 2.7596

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.9426	2.8537	2.8916
February	2.9126	2.8454	2.8825
March	2.9111	2.8275	2.8712
April	2.8882	2.8104	2.8595
May	2.8122	2.7297	2.7704
June	2.7474	2.6879	2.7299
July	2.7047	2.5844	2.6568
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