YEARLY HIGH
0.0283 MVR
YEARLY LOW
0.0242 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0266 MVR

2017 XAF to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 0.0283. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0242.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0040 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0249 to the December average rate of 0.0278, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0283 was up 5.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0269, 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 141 MVR
2016 Average 129 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 121 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.06 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0283
0.0246
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to MVR 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 0.0255, compared to 0.0276 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0255
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0276

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0028 MVR (High: 0.0282 / Low: 0.0254). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 MVR (High: 0.0254 / Low: 0.0248).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.0280) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0260), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+7.56%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.0280
2016 Avg (September) 0.0260

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0253 0.0242 0.0249
February 0.0254 0.0248 0.0251
March 0.0255 0.0249 0.0252
April 0.0256 0.0249 0.0252
May 0.0267 0.0254 0.0261
June 0.0270 0.0263 0.0266
July 0.0278 0.0268 0.0272
August 0.0282 0.0254 0.0276
September 0.0283 0.0276 0.0280
October 0.0279 0.0272 0.0276
November 0.0278 0.0272 0.0275
December 0.0282 0.0276 0.0278