YEARLY HIGH
33.3999 XAF
YEARLY LOW
27.7753 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.8139 XAF

2017 MXN to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MXN to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 33.3999. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 27.7753.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6246 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.9535 to the December average rate of 28.8268, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 33.3999 was down 5.12% compared to the 2016 peak of 35.2026, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,669,994 XAF
2016 Average 1,591,579 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,388,766 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 281,227.75 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

33.0900
28.4393
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 31.2980, compared to 30.3297 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9683 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.2980
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.3297

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 2.1126 XAF (High: 31.5623 / Low: 29.4497). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7412 XAF (High: 31.1527 / Low: 30.4115).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.1126
September Spread (Stable) ±0.7412

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.2381 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2381

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 32.7024) against the same month in 2016 (average: 33.1149), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4125 (-1.25%).

2017 Avg (April) 32.7024
2016 Avg (April) 33.1149

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.1720 28.0630 28.9535
February 31.5623 29.4497 30.4265
March 32.8086 31.2132 31.8798
April 33.3999 31.4010 32.7024
May 32.1260 31.1092 31.6192
June 32.7652 31.0639 32.2066
July 32.6753 31.1675 31.9323
August 31.5829 30.5846 31.1820
September 31.1527 30.4115 30.8808
October 30.6518 28.9965 29.6427
November 29.8656 28.9382 29.5136
December 29.6958 27.7753 28.8268