YEARLY HIGH
7.2265 MAD
YEARLY LOW
6.8907 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.0292 MAD

2017 BND to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BND to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 7.2265. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 6.8907.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3357 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.0398 to the December average rate of 6.9994, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.2265 was down 0.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 7.2986, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 36,132 MAD
2016 Average 35,513 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 34,454 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,678.72 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

7.1908
6.9153
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 7.0939, compared to 6.9645 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1294 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.0939
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.9645

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.1691 MAD (High: 7.2265 / Low: 7.0574). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0636 MAD (High: 7.0227 / Low: 6.9592).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1691
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0636

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1168 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1168

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 7.1170) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.9617), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1553 (+2.23%).

2017 Avg (February) 7.1170
2016 Avg (February) 6.9617

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.0870 7.0002 7.0398
February 7.2265 7.0574 7.1170
March 7.1996 7.0892 7.1411
April 7.2152 7.0828 7.1678
May 7.1161 7.0119 7.0510
June 7.0925 6.9815 7.0466
July 7.0227 6.9592 6.9894
August 6.9940 6.8907 6.9382
September 6.9832 6.9018 6.9414
October 6.9820 6.9141 6.9440
November 7.0051 6.9273 6.9746
December 7.0344 6.9672 6.9994