YEARLY HIGH
0.4648 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.4004 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4276 XAF

2017 MMK to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MMK to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.4648. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 19, dropping to 0.4004.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0643 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4553 to the December average rate of 0.4078, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4648 was down 8.60% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5085, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,324 XAF
2016 Average 2,406 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,002 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 321.69 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4604
0.3994
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 0.4451, compared to 0.4101 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0350 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4451
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4101

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0193 XAF (High: 0.4458 / Low: 0.4265). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0076 XAF (High: 0.4118 / Low: 0.4042).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0193
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0076

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 0.0150 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0150

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.4553) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4650), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0097 (-2.09%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.4553
2016 Avg (January) 0.4650

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4648 0.4486 0.4553
February 0.4562 0.4458 0.4507
March 0.4590 0.4418 0.4495
April 0.4559 0.4400 0.4504
May 0.4458 0.4265 0.4355
June 0.4339 0.4193 0.4293
July 0.4252 0.4098 0.4177
August 0.4116 0.4028 0.4081
September 0.4096 0.4004 0.4045
October 0.4165 0.4048 0.4099
November 0.4181 0.4022 0.4123
December 0.4118 0.4042 0.4078