YEARLY HIGH
0.1423 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1118 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1258 ZAR

2017 XPF to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XPF to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 0.1423. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.1118.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0304 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1207 to the December average rate of 0.1299, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1423 was down 7.74% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1542, 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 711 ZAR
2016 Average 682 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 559 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 152.21 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1410
0.1130
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to ZAR 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 0.1195, compared to 0.1321 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0126 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1195
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1321

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0155 ZAR (High: 0.1292 / Low: 0.1137). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 ZAR (High: 0.1220 / Low: 0.1188).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0155
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0088 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0088

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.1387) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1266), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0121 (+9.58%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.1387
2016 Avg (November) 0.1266

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1220 0.1188 0.1207
February 0.1292 0.1137 0.1175
March 0.1204 0.1118 0.1154
April 0.1235 0.1161 0.1202
May 0.1251 0.1196 0.1224
June 0.1249 0.1182 0.1209
July 0.1305 0.1246 0.1267
August 0.1336 0.1297 0.1312
September 0.1343 0.1280 0.1314
October 0.1396 0.1314 0.1349
November 0.1423 0.1357 0.1387
December 0.1370 0.1223 0.1299