YEARLY HIGH
0.0794 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0683 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0738 SBD

2017 XPF to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XPF to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 25, valuing the pair at 0.0794. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 0.0683.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0111 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0698 to the December average rate of 0.0772, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0794 was up 2.90% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0772, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 397 SBD
2016 Average 367 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 342 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55.44 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0783
0.0686
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.0709, compared to 0.0768 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0709
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0768

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0072 SBD (High: 0.0756 / Low: 0.0685). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 SBD (High: 0.0705 / Low: 0.0690).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0072
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.0771) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0716), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0054 (+7.61%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0771
2016 Avg (November) 0.0716

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0705 0.0690 0.0698
February 0.0756 0.0685 0.0694
March 0.0705 0.0683 0.0694
April 0.0716 0.0689 0.0700
May 0.0743 0.0711 0.0728
June 0.0752 0.0726 0.0738
July 0.0770 0.0744 0.0755
August 0.0782 0.0756 0.0767
September 0.0785 0.0767 0.0775
October 0.0777 0.0759 0.0769
November 0.0794 0.0757 0.0771
December 0.0781 0.0765 0.0772