2017 AWG to MAD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 AWG to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the AWG to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 5.6836. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 5.1792.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5043 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5943 to the December average rate of 5.2687, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.6836 was down 0.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.6858, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AWG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
AWG to MAD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.5357, compared to 5.2768 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2589 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.1403 MAD (High: 5.6836 / Low: 5.5433). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0743 MAD (High: 5.3183 / Low: 5.2440).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.1097 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 5.5943) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.5240), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0703 (+1.27%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.6836 | 5.5433 | 5.5943 |
| February | 5.6238 | 5.5321 | 5.5888 |
| March | 5.6307 | 5.5231 | 5.5745 |
| April | 5.6092 | 5.5033 | 5.5702 |
| May | 5.5212 | 5.4030 | 5.4605 |
| June | 5.4624 | 5.3659 | 5.4257 |
| July | 5.3938 | 5.2571 | 5.3379 |
| August | 5.3186 | 5.1963 | 5.2693 |
| September | 5.2923 | 5.1792 | 5.2175 |
| October | 5.3183 | 5.2440 | 5.2772 |
| November | 5.3344 | 5.2274 | 5.2899 |
| December | 5.3058 | 5.2196 | 5.2687 |