YEARLY HIGH
0.0329 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.0306 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0317 MDL

2017 XAF to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 0.0329. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 0.0306.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0325 to the December average rate of 0.0310, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0329 was down 5.32% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0347, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 164 MDL
2016 Average 168 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 153 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.42 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0326
0.0309
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to MDL 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 0.0318, compared to 0.0316 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0318
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0316

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0012 MDL (High: 0.0318 / Low: 0.0306). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 MDL (High: 0.0315 / Low: 0.0310).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0325) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0336), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-3.47%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0325
2016 Avg (January) 0.0336

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0329 0.0318 0.0325
February 0.0327 0.0319 0.0323
March 0.0323 0.0317 0.0320
April 0.0321 0.0311 0.0315
May 0.0320 0.0308 0.0312
June 0.0315 0.0310 0.0311
July 0.0324 0.0313 0.0318
August 0.0326 0.0319 0.0322
September 0.0326 0.0315 0.0321
October 0.0318 0.0306 0.0312
November 0.0319 0.0308 0.0313
December 0.0313 0.0306 0.0310