YEARLY HIGH
0.0971 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0887 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0916 MAD

2017 XPF to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XPF to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 0.0971. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 4, dropping to 0.0887.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0084 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0894 to the December average rate of 0.0935, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0971 was up 5.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0921, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 485 MAD
2016 Average 455 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 443 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.09 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0939
0.0890
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to MAD 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 0.0901, compared to 0.0932 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0901
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0932

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0080 MAD (High: 0.0971 / Low: 0.0891). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 MAD (High: 0.0939 / Low: 0.0931).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0080
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.0897) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0909), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-1.29%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.0897
2016 Avg (February) 0.0909

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0901 0.0888 0.0894
February 0.0971 0.0891 0.0897
March 0.0902 0.0887 0.0896
April 0.0905 0.0893 0.0897
May 0.0914 0.0901 0.0908
June 0.0920 0.0909 0.0914
July 0.0935 0.0916 0.0925
August 0.0944 0.0931 0.0935
September 0.0939 0.0931 0.0935
October 0.0937 0.0926 0.0930
November 0.0938 0.0925 0.0930
December 0.0941 0.0931 0.0935