YEARLY HIGH
0.0128 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.0103 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0114 SDG

2017 XAF to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0128. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.0103.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0104 to the December average rate of 0.0122, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0128 was up 17.88% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0109, 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 64 SDG
2016 Average 52 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 51 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.84 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0123
0.0102
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to SDG 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 0.0109, compared to 0.0120 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) 0.0109
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0120

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0009 SDG (High: 0.0128 / Low: 0.0119). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SDG (High: 0.0121 / Low: 0.0118).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0122) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0104), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+16.54%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0122
2016 Avg (December) 0.0104

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0105 0.0103 0.0104
February 0.0110 0.0103 0.0105
March 0.0110 0.0103 0.0107
April 0.0111 0.0108 0.0109
May 0.0114 0.0111 0.0113
June 0.0116 0.0113 0.0114
July 0.0120 0.0115 0.0117
August 0.0122 0.0119 0.0120
September 0.0123 0.0120 0.0121
October 0.0121 0.0118 0.0120
November 0.0122 0.0118 0.0120
December 0.0128 0.0119 0.0122