YEARLY HIGH
0.0025 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0023 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0024 SGD

2017 XAF to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 0.0025. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 0.0023.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0002 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0023 to the December average rate of 0.0024, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0025 was up 2.94% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0024, 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 12 SGD
2016 Average 12 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 11 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.07 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0025
0.0023
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XAF to SGD 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 0.0023, compared to 0.0024 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0023
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0024

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0001 SGD (High: 0.0023 / Low: 0.0023). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SGD (High: 0.0025 / Low: 0.0024).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0025) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0023), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+6.71%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0025
2016 Avg (August) 0.0023

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023
February 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023
March 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023
April 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023
May 0.0024 0.0023 0.0023
June 0.0024 0.0023 0.0024
July 0.0024 0.0024 0.0024
August 0.0025 0.0024 0.0025
September 0.0025 0.0024 0.0025
October 0.0025 0.0024 0.0024
November 0.0025 0.0024 0.0024
December 0.0024 0.0024 0.0024