YEARLY HIGH
0.9451 SYP
YEARLY LOW
0.3391 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5816 SYP

2017 XAF to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 0.9451. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.3391.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6060 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3464 to the December average rate of 0.9297, the exchange rate registered a net change of 168.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9451 was up 145.46% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3850, 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 4,725 SYP
2016 Average 1,829 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 1,695 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,030.08 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9944
0.2875
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to SYP 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 0.3535, compared to 0.8097 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4562 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3535
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8097

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.5551 SYP (High: 0.9398 / Low: 0.3847). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0076 SYP (High: 0.3522 / Low: 0.3446).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.5551
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0076

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 0.0128 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0128

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.9355) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3654), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5700 (+156.00%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.9355
2016 Avg (September) 0.3654

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3514 0.3391 0.3464
February 0.3522 0.3446 0.3475
March 0.3541 0.3433 0.3491
April 0.3566 0.3457 0.3499
May 0.3669 0.3550 0.3612
June 0.3731 0.3639 0.3666
July 0.3869 0.3707 0.3768
August 0.9398 0.3847 0.7712
September 0.9451 0.9225 0.9355
October 0.9314 0.9112 0.9226
November 0.9367 0.9103 0.9221
December 0.9424 0.9219 0.9297