YEARLY HIGH
78.6537 XOF
YEARLY LOW
67.5654 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
72.6038 XOF

2017 MOP to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 78.6537. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 67.5654.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.0883 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 77.4766 to the December average rate of 68.8257, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 78.6537 was down 0.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 78.8013, 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 393,268 XOF
2016 Average 372,431 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 337,827 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,441.48 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

78.3895
67.4345
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 75.8736, compared to 69.3340 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.5396 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 75.8736
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 69.3340

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 2.6167 XOF (High: 72.1236 / Low: 69.5070). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4996 XOF (High: 73.3435 / Low: 71.8438).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.6167
June Spread (Stable) ±1.4996

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 2.3586 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3586

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 77.4766) against the same month in 2016 (average: 75.7427), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7339 (+2.29%).

2017 Avg (January) 77.4766
2016 Avg (January) 75.7427

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 78.6537 76.5604 77.4766
February 78.0903 76.3828 77.2962
March 78.1857 75.7299 77.0127
April 77.2831 74.9170 76.4538
May 75.1754 72.8477 74.0951
June 73.3435 71.8438 72.9072
July 72.1236 69.5070 70.9355
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