YEARLY HIGH
0.0324 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0273 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0298 MAD

2017 KZT to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KZT to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 0.0324. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 0.0273.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0051 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0304 to the December average rate of 0.0282, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0324 was up 5.54% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0307, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 162 MAD
2016 Average 143 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 137 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.42 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0325
0.0271
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT 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 0.0313, compared to 0.0283 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0313
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0283

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0018 MAD (High: 0.0324 / Low: 0.0306). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 MAD (High: 0.0284 / Low: 0.0281).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.0314) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0273), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0042 (+15.24%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.0314
2016 Avg (February) 0.0273

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0310 0.0301 0.0304
February 0.0324 0.0306 0.0314
March 0.0323 0.0314 0.0318
April 0.0324 0.0314 0.0320
May 0.0316 0.0310 0.0313
June 0.0312 0.0298 0.0306
July 0.0300 0.0289 0.0295
August 0.0286 0.0278 0.0283
September 0.0278 0.0273 0.0276
October 0.0285 0.0273 0.0280
November 0.0286 0.0283 0.0285
December 0.0284 0.0281 0.0282