YEARLY HIGH
12.8644 MAD
YEARLY LOW
12.0514 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.4992 MAD

2017 FKP to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the FKP to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 12.8644. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 12.0514.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8130 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4245 to the December average rate of 12.6306, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 12.8644 was down 12.11% compared to the 2016 peak of 14.6375, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 64,322 MAD
2016 Average 66,392 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 60,257 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,064.87 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

12.7510
12.1837
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 12.5365, compared to 12.4618 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0747 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.5365
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.4618

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.5922 MAD (High: 12.7006 / Low: 12.1084). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2125 MAD (High: 12.5770 / Low: 12.3645).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.5922
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2125

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2339 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2339

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 12.6757) against the same month in 2016 (average: 13.8119), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1361 (-8.23%).

2017 Avg (April) 12.6757
2016 Avg (April) 13.8119

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.6513 12.0636 12.4245
February 12.6814 12.4311 12.5555
March 12.6299 12.1875 12.3845
April 12.8644 12.4905 12.6757
May 12.8566 12.5196 12.7037
June 12.6118 12.3698 12.4751
July 12.5770 12.3645 12.4648
August 12.4729 12.0514 12.2310
September 12.7006 12.1084 12.4742
October 12.6819 12.3462 12.4713
November 12.7151 12.3917 12.4988
December 12.7582 12.5195 12.6306