YEARLY HIGH
1.7548 XAF
YEARLY LOW
1.4894 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6176 XAF

2017 MRO to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MRO to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.7548. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 1.4894.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2654 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7229 to the December average rate of 1.5590, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.7548 was down 11.12% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.9743, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,774 XAF
2016 Average 8,462 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 7,447 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,326.77 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.7445
1.4854
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 1.6872, compared to 1.5479 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1393 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6872
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5479

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0761 XAF (High: 1.5891 / Low: 1.5130). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0341 XAF (High: 1.5370 / Low: 1.5030).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0761
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0341

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 0.0520 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0520

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.7229) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.8086), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0857 (-4.74%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.7229
2016 Avg (January) 1.8086

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7548 1.7035 1.7229
February 1.7405 1.6944 1.7181
March 1.7397 1.6821 1.7095
April 1.7203 1.6662 1.7010
May 1.6778 1.6204 1.6490
June 1.6339 1.5981 1.6228
July 1.6094 1.5400 1.5745
August 1.5370 1.5030 1.5267
September 1.5309 1.4894 1.5070
October 1.5891 1.5130 1.5463
November 1.5942 1.5462 1.5740
December 1.5745 1.5403 1.5590