2017 GMD to MRO Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 GMD to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the GMD to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 8.4292. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 7.4356.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9936 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.2364 to the December average rate of 7.4765, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8.4292 was down 3.82% compared to the 2016 peak of 8.7643, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
GMD to MRO Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.0009, compared to 7.7239 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2769 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.4772 MRO (High: 7.9469 / Low: 7.4697). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0629 MRO (High: 7.9640 / Low: 7.9011).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2627 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 8.2364) against the same month in 2016 (average: 8.4715), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2351 (-2.78%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.4292 | 8.0843 | 8.2364 |
| February | 8.2442 | 8.0058 | 8.1290 |
| March | 8.0865 | 7.9575 | 8.0308 |
| April | 8.0022 | 7.9220 | 7.9652 |
| May | 7.9359 | 7.7696 | 7.8082 |
| June | 7.9062 | 7.7660 | 7.8357 |
| July | 7.9153 | 7.8021 | 7.8540 |
| August | 8.0569 | 7.8267 | 7.9180 |
| September | 7.9640 | 7.9011 | 7.9349 |
| October | 7.9469 | 7.4697 | 7.6721 |
| November | 7.5194 | 7.4356 | 7.4881 |
| December | 7.5154 | 7.4428 | 7.4765 |