YEARLY HIGH
2.7751 MAD
YEARLY LOW
2.5332 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6427 MAD

2017 AED to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AED to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 2.7751. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 2.5332.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2419 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7395 to the December average rate of 2.5653, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.7751 was down 0.16% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.7796, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,875 MAD
2016 Average 13,345 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 12,666 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,209.26 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.7585
2.5312
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED 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 2.7120, compared to 2.5734 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1387 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7120
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5734

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0661 MAD (High: 2.6359 / Low: 2.5698). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0362 MAD (High: 2.5924 / Low: 2.5562).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0661
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0362

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0534 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0534

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.7395) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.6970), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0425 (+1.57%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.7395
2016 Avg (January) 2.6970

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7751 2.7167 2.7395
February 2.7560 2.7110 2.7396
March 2.7616 2.7067 2.7321
April 2.7489 2.6970 2.7302
May 2.7062 2.6502 2.6768
June 2.6665 2.6232 2.6540
July 2.6359 2.5698 2.6086
August 2.5854 2.5415 2.5701
September 2.5812 2.5332 2.5501
October 2.5924 2.5562 2.5723
November 2.5949 2.5433 2.5738
December 2.5812 2.5438 2.5653