YEARLY HIGH
33.4123 XOF
YEARLY LOW
27.7753 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.8350 XOF

2017 MXN to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MXN to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 33.4123. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 27.7753.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6369 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.0006 to the December average rate of 28.8268, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 33.4123 was down 5.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 35.2952, 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 1,670,613 XOF
2016 Average 1,596,670 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,388,766 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 281,847.29 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

33.1023
28.4382
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 31.3349, compared to 30.3350 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9999 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.3349
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.3350

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 2.0994 XOF (High: 30.1825 / Low: 28.0831). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7412 XOF (High: 31.1527 / Low: 30.4115).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.0994
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: 32.7136) against the same month in 2016 (average: 33.3017), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5881 (-1.77%).

2017 Avg (April) 32.7136
2016 Avg (April) 33.3017

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.1825 28.0831 29.0006
February 31.5878 29.5702 30.4784
March 32.8031 31.1959 31.9474
April 33.4123 31.4231 32.7136
May 32.1615 31.1567 31.6366
June 32.7889 31.0936 32.2330
July 32.7386 31.1675 31.9640
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