YEARLY HIGH
5.9083 SOS
YEARLY LOW
5.0576 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4742 SOS

2017 XPF to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XPF to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 5.9083. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 4, dropping to 5.0576.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8507 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1347 to the December average rate of 5.7556, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.9083 was up 0.61% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.8722, 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 29,541 SOS
2016 Average 27,535 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 25,288 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,253.32 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.8671
5.0681
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to SOS 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 5.2364, compared to 5.7121 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4757 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2364
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.7121

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.5337 SOS (High: 5.6025 / Low: 5.0688). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1343 SOS (High: 5.5115 / Low: 5.3772).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5337
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1343

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 0.0939 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0939

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 5.7311) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.4749), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2562 (+4.68%).

2017 Avg (August) 5.7311
2016 Avg (August) 5.4749

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2051 5.0595 5.1347
February 5.6025 5.0688 5.1640
March 5.2498 5.0576 5.1604
April 5.2912 5.1379 5.1863
May 5.4982 5.2451 5.3443
June 5.5115 5.3772 5.4287
July 5.7190 5.4467 5.5776
August 5.9083 5.6630 5.7311
September 5.8859 5.6953 5.8005
October 5.7906 5.6404 5.7066
November 5.8810 5.6209 5.7011
December 5.8895 5.6847 5.7556