YEARLY HIGH
32.6988 XOF
YEARLY LOW
30.4589 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.5778 XOF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 163,494 XOF
2016 Average 149,741 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 152,294 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,199.49 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

32.3856
30.7090
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.4976
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.6580

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.2607
June Spread (Stable) ±0.4668

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 0.6778 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6778

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: 30.0469), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0095 (+6.69%).

2017 Avg (October) 32.0563
2016 Avg (October) 30.0469

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