2017 MAD to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

61.9204 XOF

YEARLY LOW

58.2386 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

59.9788 XOF

2017 MAD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MAD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 61.9204. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 58.2386.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6818 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 61.5029 to the December average rate of 58.7907, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 61.9204 was down 0.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 62.0357, 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 309,602 XOF

2016 Average 303,723 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 291,193 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,408.96 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

61.7750

58.5091

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to XOF 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 60.9611, compared to 58.9965 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9646 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 60.9611

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 58.9965

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 1.0893 XOF (High: 59.8791 / Low: 58.7897). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5167 XOF (High: 59.0642 / Low: 58.5475).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.0893

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 0.7092 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 61.3261) against the same month in 2016 (average: 60.7242), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6020 (+0.99%).

2017 Avg (March) 61.3261

2016 Avg (March) 60.7242

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	61.7948	61.1557	61.5029
February	61.8187	61.0480	61.4041
March	61.9204	60.9335	61.3261
April	61.4000	60.4994	61.1092
May	60.7640	59.9874	60.4000
June	60.2194	59.4560	60.0243
July	59.8791	58.7897	59.4528
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