YEARLY HIGH
6.0568 MAD
YEARLY LOW
5.1199 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.6443 MAD

2017 AZN to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AZN to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 6.0568. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 5.1199.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9369 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.4323 to the December average rate of 5.5517, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.0568 was down 7.87% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.5739, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 30,284 MAD
2016 Average 30,609 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 25,600 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,684.35 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.0007
5.3806
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 5.7114, compared to 5.5772 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1342 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7114
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.5772

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.6068 MAD (High: 5.7267 / Low: 5.1199). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0846 MAD (High: 5.6173 / Low: 5.5328).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.6068
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0846

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1141 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1141

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 5.9490) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.3669), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4179 (-6.56%).

2017 Avg (April) 5.9490
2016 Avg (April) 6.3669

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6572 5.1219 5.4323
February 5.7267 5.1199 5.5164
March 5.8732 5.6437 5.7809
April 6.0568 5.8369 5.9490
May 5.9253 5.7258 5.8349
June 5.7869 5.6874 5.7548
July 5.7391 5.5719 5.6770
August 5.6343 5.4910 5.5743
September 5.6252 5.4752 5.5209
October 5.6173 5.5328 5.5746
November 5.6116 5.4944 5.5648
December 5.6115 5.4959 5.5517