YEARLY HIGH
32.6988 XAF
YEARLY LOW
30.4255 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.5565 XAF

2017 MDL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MDL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 32.6988. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 30.4255.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2733 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.7988 to the December average rate of 32.2459, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 32.6988 was up 3.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 31.6734, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 163,494 XAF
2016 Average 149,275 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 152,127 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,366.30 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

32.3906
30.6541
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 31.4603, compared to 31.6528 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1926 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.4603
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.6528

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 1.2607 XAF (High: 32.6988 / Low: 31.4381). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5385 XAF (High: 32.3072 / Low: 31.7688).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.2607
June Spread (Stable) ±0.5385

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.6829 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6829

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 32.0563) against the same month in 2016 (average: 29.9862), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0701 (+6.90%).

2017 Avg (October) 32.0563
2016 Avg (October) 29.9862

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.4222 30.4255 30.7988
February 31.2990 30.5425 30.9320
March 31.5912 31.0005 31.2024
April 32.1264 31.1755 31.7089
May 32.4665 31.2509 32.0066
June 32.3072 31.7688 32.1128
July 31.9201 30.8237 31.4299
August 31.3849 30.7184 31.0618
September 31.7115 30.6481 31.1624
October 32.6988 31.4381 32.0563
November 32.4888 31.3413 31.9605
December 32.6476 31.9571 32.2459