YEARLY HIGH
0.1413 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1143 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1284 SCR

2017 XPF to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XPF to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.1413. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.1143.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0270 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1189 to the December average rate of 0.1382, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1413 was up 4.39% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1354, 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 707 SCR
2016 Average 615 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 572 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 135.18 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1402
0.1169
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to SCR 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 0.1218, compared to 0.1351 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0132 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1218
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1351

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0123 SCR (High: 0.1292 / Low: 0.1169). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 SCR (High: 0.1371 / Low: 0.1322).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0123
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

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 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.1382) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1181), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0201 (+17.06%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.1382
2016 Avg (December) 0.1181

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1217 0.1143 0.1189
February 0.1292 0.1169 0.1200
March 0.1238 0.1147 0.1202
April 0.1239 0.1159 0.1206
May 0.1283 0.1219 0.1251
June 0.1301 0.1225 0.1263
July 0.1341 0.1252 0.1307
August 0.1367 0.1303 0.1345
September 0.1387 0.1334 0.1361
October 0.1371 0.1322 0.1349
November 0.1399 0.1308 0.1360
December 0.1413 0.1330 0.1382