YEARLY HIGH
4.9505 MAD
YEARLY LOW
4.5051 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7135 MAD

2017 FJD to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the FJD to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 4.9505. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 4.5051.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4454 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8322 to the December average rate of 4.5629, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.9505 was up 1.97% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.8550, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,752 MAD
2016 Average 23,504 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 22,526 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,226.82 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.9219
4.5278
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 4.7976, compared to 4.6294 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1682 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7976
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6294

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1500 MAD (High: 4.7555 / Low: 4.6056). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0755 MAD (High: 4.6845 / Low: 4.6090).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1500
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0755

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 0.1190 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1190

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 4.8890) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.5798), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3092 (+6.75%).

2017 Avg (February) 4.8890
2016 Avg (February) 4.5798

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8870 4.7668 4.8322
February 4.9505 4.8263 4.8890
March 4.8915 4.7828 4.8312
April 4.8667 4.7224 4.8119
May 4.7456 4.6460 4.6929
June 4.7907 4.6549 4.7283
July 4.7510 4.6721 4.7174
August 4.7555 4.6056 4.6788
September 4.6845 4.6090 4.6429
October 4.6638 4.5569 4.6137
November 4.6319 4.5051 4.5607
December 4.6188 4.5232 4.5629