2017 MDL to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 MDL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the MDL to XOF 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 30.4589.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2399 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.8487 to the December average rate of 32.2459, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 32.6988 was up 3.27% compared to the 2016 peak of 31.6629, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MDL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
MDL to XOF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 31.4976, compared to 31.6580 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1604 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 1.2607 XOF (High: 32.6988 / Low: 31.4381). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4668 XOF (High: 32.3230 / Low: 31.8562).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.6778 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 32.0563) against the same month in 2016 (average: 30.0469), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0095 (+6.69%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.3688 | 30.4589 | 30.8487 |
| February | 31.3095 | 30.5863 | 30.9849 |
| March | 31.5859 | 31.0502 | 31.2687 |
| April | 32.1462 | 31.2664 | 31.7198 |
| May | 32.4086 | 31.2854 | 32.0243 |
| June | 32.3230 | 31.8562 | 32.1392 |
| July | 31.9959 | 30.8237 | 31.4614 |
| 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 |