YEARLY HIGH
5.7450 MAD
YEARLY LOW
5.4244 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5999 MAD

2017 BGN to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BGN to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 5.7450. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 5.4244.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3205 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.4685 to the December average rate of 5.7058, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.7450 was up 2.14% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.6247, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 28,725 MAD
2016 Average 27,731 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 27,122 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,602.61 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.7305
5.4447
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 5.5129, compared to 5.6869 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1740 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.5129
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.6869

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0961 MAD (High: 5.7134 / Low: 5.6172). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0449 MAD (High: 5.6944 / Low: 5.6495).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0961
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0449

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0303 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0303

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 5.7053) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.5733), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1320 (+2.37%).

2017 Avg (August) 5.7053
2016 Avg (August) 5.5733

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.5069 5.4244 5.4685
February 5.5065 5.4550 5.4752
March 5.5211 5.4440 5.4854
April 5.5357 5.4535 5.4907
May 5.5954 5.5200 5.5602
June 5.6698 5.5757 5.5976
July 5.7134 5.6172 5.6507
August 5.7450 5.6791 5.7053
September 5.7328 5.6752 5.7067
October 5.6944 5.6495 5.6764
November 5.7247 5.6376 5.6765
December 5.7396 5.6841 5.7058