YEARLY HIGH
2.4974 MMK
YEARLY LOW
2.1517 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3435 MMK

2017 XAF to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 19, valuing the pair at 2.4974. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 2.1517.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3457 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1964 to the December average rate of 2.4522, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.4974 was up 13.25% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.2051, 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 12,487 MMK
2016 Average 10,402 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 10,758 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,728.59 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.4997
2.1688
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to MMK 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 2.2479, compared to 2.4390 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1911 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2479
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4390

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.1014 MMK (High: 2.3447 / Low: 2.2433). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0457 MMK (High: 2.4743 / Low: 2.4286).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1014
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0457

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0325 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0325

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 2.4721) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.0962), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3759 (+17.93%).

2017 Avg (September) 2.4721
2016 Avg (September) 2.0962

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2293 2.1517 2.1964
February 2.2433 2.1922 2.2189
March 2.2635 2.1786 2.2252
April 2.2726 2.1934 2.2203
May 2.3447 2.2433 2.2969
June 2.3847 2.3046 2.3296
July 2.4404 2.3516 2.3942
August 2.4825 2.4297 2.4505
September 2.4974 2.4416 2.4721
October 2.4702 2.4010 2.4395
November 2.4862 2.3915 2.4258
December 2.4743 2.4286 2.4522