YEARLY HIGH
41.2418 XAF
YEARLY LOW
35.3861 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.7150 XAF

2017 MVR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MVR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 41.2418. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 35.3861.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.8557 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.2017 to the December average rate of 35.9592, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 41.2418 was up 0.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 41.2322, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 206,209 XAF
2016 Average 194,462 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 176,931 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,278.45 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

40.6500
35.2704
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 39.2229, compared to 36.2071 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.0157 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.2229
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.2071

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 3.9780 XAF (High: 39.4460 / Low: 35.4681). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7920 XAF (High: 36.2735 / Low: 35.4814).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.9780
December Spread (Stable) ±0.7920

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 1.3133 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3133

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 40.2017) against the same month in 2016 (average: 39.4780), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7237 (+1.83%).

2017 Avg (January) 40.2017
2016 Avg (January) 39.4780

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.2418 39.5858 40.2017
February 40.2584 39.3300 39.9014
March 40.1601 39.1465 39.6225
April 40.1926 39.0278 39.6783
May 39.3114 37.4793 38.3650
June 37.9989 37.0660 37.5683
July 37.3058 35.9169 36.7594
August 39.4460 35.4681 36.2032
September 36.2512 35.3861 35.7187
October 36.7008 35.9006 36.2341
November 36.8313 35.9083 36.3682
December 36.2735 35.4814 35.9592