2017 SZL to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

48.8268 XOF

YEARLY LOW

38.4857 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

43.8065 XOF

2017 SZL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SZL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 48.8268. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 38.4857.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.3411 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.6811 to the December average rate of 42.1981, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 48.8268 was up 6.14% compared to the 2016 peak of 46.0002, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 244,134 XOF

2016 Average 203,236 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 192,429 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,705.62 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

48.4692

38.7776

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 45.9868, compared to 41.6262 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.3606 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.9868

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.6262

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 4.3724 XOF (High: 44.5494 / Low: 40.1770). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0573 XOF (High: 46.2973 / Low: 45.2399).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.3724

January Spread (Stable) ±1.0573

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.1453 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1453

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 47.6616) against the same month in 2016 (average: 38.5652), the exchange rate shifted by +9.0964 (+23.59%).

2017 Avg (March) 47.6616

2016 Avg (March) 38.5652

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	46.2973	45.2399	45.6811
February	48.1044	45.4154	46.7981
March	48.8268	45.8008	47.6616
April	46.8731	44.3298	45.5162
May	45.5824	43.9562	44.8230
June	46.1949	44.1865	45.4407
July	44.1777	42.6278	43.3707
August	42.4399	41.3291	41.9305
September	42.7127	41.0457	41.8944
October	41.6948	39.7641	40.7782
November	40.5061	38.4857	39.5853
December	44.5494	40.1770	42.1981