YEARLY HIGH
1.4724 MAD
YEARLY LOW
1.3306 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3992 MAD

2017 BOB to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.4724. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 1.3306.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1418 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4543 to the December average rate of 1.3630, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.4724 was down 0.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.4793, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,362 MAD
2016 Average 7,106 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 6,653 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 709.00 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.4655
1.3303
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 1.4373, compared to 1.3612 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0761 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4373
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3612

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0392 MAD (High: 1.3697 / Low: 1.3306). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0233 MAD (High: 1.3743 / Low: 1.3510).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0392
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0233

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0300 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0300

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.4543) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.4340), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0202 (+1.41%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.4543
2016 Avg (January) 1.4340

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4724 1.4401 1.4543
February 1.4672 1.4370 1.4540
March 1.4658 1.4345 1.4493
April 1.4572 1.4222 1.4458
May 1.4314 1.3987 1.4158
June 1.4151 1.3891 1.4046
July 1.3978 1.3598 1.3784
August 1.3697 1.3306 1.3561
September 1.3615 1.3307 1.3416
October 1.3743 1.3510 1.3662
November 1.3789 1.3452 1.3616
December 1.3755 1.3492 1.3630