2017 MOP to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

78.8325 XAF

YEARLY LOW

67.5654 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

72.5523 XAF

2017 MOP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 78.8325. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 67.5654.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.2671 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 77.3512 to the December average rate of 68.8257, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 78.8325 was down 0.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 78.9791, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 394,162 XAF

2016 Average 371,273 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 337,827 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 56,335.43 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

78.2516

67.4470

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 75.7824, compared to 69.3222 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.4602 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 75.7824

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 69.3222

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 2.5095 XAF (High: 75.2754 / Low: 72.7659). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5519 XAF (High: 69.5365 / Low: 67.9847).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.5095

December Spread (Stable) ±1.5519

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 2.3728 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3728

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 77.3512) against the same month in 2016 (average: 75.3902), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9610 (+2.60%).

2017 Avg (January) 77.3512

2016 Avg (January) 75.3902

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	78.8325	76.4775	77.3512
February	77.8680	76.0715	77.1641
March	77.9823	75.6290	76.8491
April	77.3402	74.8344	76.4276
May	75.2754	72.7659	74.0547
June	73.3068	71.6477	72.8475
July	71.9378	69.5070	70.8646
August	69.6482	67.5959	68.9774
September	69.3926	67.5654	68.3474
October	70.2078	68.6274	69.4089
November	70.4672	68.3584	69.5090
December	69.5365	67.9847	68.8257