YEARLY HIGH
0.0137 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0124 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0130 SGD

2017 XPF to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XPF to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 0.0137. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 0.0124.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0127 to the December average rate of 0.0134, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0137 was up 3.59% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0132, 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 68 SGD
2016 Average 64 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 62 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.44 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0136
0.0124
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.0127, compared to 0.0134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0127
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0013 SGD (High: 0.0137 / Low: 0.0124). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SGD (High: 0.0135 / Low: 0.0134).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.0126) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0131), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-3.44%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.0126
2016 Avg (February) 0.0131

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0128 0.0126 0.0127
February 0.0137 0.0124 0.0126
March 0.0127 0.0124 0.0125
April 0.0127 0.0124 0.0125
May 0.0130 0.0127 0.0129
June 0.0132 0.0129 0.0130
July 0.0134 0.0131 0.0132
August 0.0136 0.0134 0.0135
September 0.0135 0.0134 0.0135
October 0.0135 0.0133 0.0134
November 0.0135 0.0132 0.0133
December 0.0135 0.0133 0.0134