2017 MAD to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

61.7493 XAF

YEARLY LOW

58.2386 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

59.9373 XAF

2017 MAD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MAD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 61.7493. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 58.2386.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5107 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 61.4031 to the December average rate of 58.7907, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 61.7493 was down 0.50% compared to the 2016 peak of 62.0594, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 308,747 XAF

2016 Average 302,772 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 291,193 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,553.52 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

61.6653

58.5190

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to XAF 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 60.8880, compared to 58.9867 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 60.8880

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 58.9867

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 1.0098 XAF (High: 61.4195 / Low: 60.4097). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5167 XAF (High: 59.0642 / Low: 58.5475).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.0098

September Spread (Stable) ±0.5167

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.7211 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7211

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 61.4031) against the same month in 2016 (average: 61.0044), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3988 (+0.65%).

2017 Avg (January) 61.4031

2016 Avg (January) 61.0044

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	61.7493	61.0467	61.4031
February	61.5399	60.9227	61.2990
March	61.6576	60.7573	61.1959
April	61.4195	60.4097	61.0880
May	60.7846	59.9200	60.3668
June	60.2006	59.4068	59.9750
July	59.7535	58.7897	59.3937
August	59.0262	58.2386	58.7876
September	59.0642	58.5475	58.7812
October	59.3625	58.6777	59.0806
November	59.3966	58.6277	59.0863
December	59.0268	58.4445	58.7907