YEARLY HIGH
8.8905 XPF
YEARLY LOW
7.0013 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.9730 XPF

2017 SZL to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SZL to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 8.8905. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 7.0013.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8892 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.3071 to the December average rate of 7.6767, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8.8905 was up 5.97% compared to the 2016 peak of 8.3893, 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 44,453 XPF
2016 Average 36,806 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 35,007 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,445.91 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.8236
7.0539
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to XPF 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 8.3733, compared to 7.5726 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.3733
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.5726

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.9742 XPF (High: 8.7398 / Low: 7.7656). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1925 XPF (High: 8.4025 / Low: 8.2100).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.9742
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1925

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3958 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3958

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 8.6761) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.9809), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6952 (+24.28%).

2017 Avg (March) 8.6761
2016 Avg (March) 6.9809

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.4025 8.2100 8.3071
February 8.7398 7.7656 8.4946
March 8.8905 8.3671 8.6761
April 8.5412 8.0899 8.3020
May 8.3227 8.0316 8.1744
June 8.4298 8.0390 8.2858
July 8.0390 7.7486 7.8900
August 7.7207 7.5186 7.6280
September 7.7703 7.4670 7.6214
October 7.5851 7.2339 7.4184
November 7.3689 7.0013 7.2014
December 8.1044 7.3090 7.6767