YEARLY HIGH
0.1291 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1107 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1196 MAD

2017 BDT to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BDT to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.1291. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.1107.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0184 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1269 to the December average rate of 0.1139, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1291 was down 0.57% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1298, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 645 MAD
2016 Average 624 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 553 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 92.02 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1283
0.1123
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 0.1239, compared to 0.1154 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1239
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1154

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0076 MAD (High: 0.1254 / Low: 0.1178). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 MAD (High: 0.1217 / Low: 0.1196).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0076
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1269) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1262), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+0.57%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1269
2016 Avg (January) 0.1262

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1291 0.1256 0.1269
February 0.1275 0.1251 0.1259
March 0.1267 0.1237 0.1252
April 0.1254 0.1178 0.1229
May 0.1227 0.1197 0.1212
June 0.1217 0.1196 0.1209
July 0.1200 0.1171 0.1185
August 0.1175 0.1143 0.1166
September 0.1168 0.1131 0.1147
October 0.1173 0.1136 0.1149
November 0.1178 0.1107 0.1137
December 0.1152 0.1129 0.1139