YEARLY HIGH
1.7551 XOF
YEARLY LOW
1.4894 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6187 XOF

2017 MRO to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MRO to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 1.7551. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 1.4894.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2657 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7257 to the December average rate of 1.5590, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.7551 was down 11.28% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.9782, 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 8,775 XOF
2016 Average 8,488 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 7,447 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,328.34 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.7476
1.4851
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 1.6893, compared to 1.5482 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1411 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6893
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5482

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0761 XOF (High: 1.5891 / Low: 1.5130). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0322 XOF (High: 1.6347 / Low: 1.6025).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0761
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0322

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 0.0517 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0517

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.7257) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.8170), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0912 (-5.02%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.7257
2016 Avg (January) 1.8170

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7551 1.7053 1.7257
February 1.7411 1.7013 1.7210
March 1.7453 1.6844 1.7131
April 1.7193 1.6673 1.7016
May 1.6772 1.6222 1.6499
June 1.6347 1.6025 1.6241
July 1.6135 1.5400 1.5760
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