YEARLY HIGH
3.3013 MAD
YEARLY LOW
2.8060 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0429 MAD

2017 BRL to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BRL to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 22, valuing the pair at 3.3013. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 2.8060.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4953 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1479 to the December average rate of 2.8577, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.3013 was up 3.79% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.1809, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 82,534 MAD
2016 Average 70,714 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 70,150 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,383.26 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.2787
2.8194
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 3.1367, compared to 2.9492 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1875 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1367
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9492

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.2667 MAD (High: 3.1764 / Low: 2.9097). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0627 MAD (High: 3.0180 / Low: 2.9553).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2667
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0627

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1236 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1236

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 3.2404) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.4627), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7777 (+31.58%).

2017 Avg (February) 3.2404
2016 Avg (February) 2.4627

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2065 3.0957 3.1479
February 3.3013 3.1930 3.2404
March 3.2765 3.1648 3.2128
April 3.2433 3.1227 3.1922
May 3.1764 2.9097 3.0686
June 2.9998 2.9132 2.9581
July 3.0554 2.9132 2.9931
August 3.0320 2.9473 2.9936
September 3.0180 2.9553 2.9914
October 3.0120 2.8884 2.9624
November 2.9333 2.8447 2.8967
December 2.9208 2.8060 2.8577