2017 XAF to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0144 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0124 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0134 SBD

2017 XAF to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 25, valuing the pair at 0.0144. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 0.0124.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0127 to the December average rate of 0.0140, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0144 was up 2.85% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0140, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 72 SBD

2016 Average 67 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 62 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.00 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0143

0.0125

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XAF to SBD 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 0.0129, compared to 0.0140 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0129

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0140

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0007 SBD (High: 0.0144 / Low: 0.0138). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SBD (High: 0.0129 / Low: 0.0126).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.0140) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0130), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+7.81%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0140

2016 Avg (November) 0.0130

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0129	0.0126	0.0127
February	0.0128	0.0125	0.0126
March	0.0128	0.0124	0.0127
April	0.0130	0.0125	0.0128
May	0.0136	0.0130	0.0133
June	0.0137	0.0133	0.0135
July	0.0140	0.0136	0.0138
August	0.0142	0.0138	0.0140
September	0.0143	0.0139	0.0141
October	0.0141	0.0138	0.0140
November	0.0144	0.0138	0.0140
December	0.0142	0.0139	0.0140