YEARLY HIGH
10.1135 MAD
YEARLY LOW
3.0733 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.3722 MAD

2017 LTL to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LTL to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 10.1135. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 3.0733.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.0402 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6642 to the December average rate of 9.4221, the exchange rate registered a net change of 102.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 10.1135 was up 214.50% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.2158, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 50,568 MAD
2016 Average 15,882 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 15,366 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,201.09 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

10.5044
2.4349
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 7.2924, compared to 9.4520 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1595 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.2924
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.4520

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 7.0402 MAD (High: 10.1135 / Low: 3.0733). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0491 MAD (High: 3.1298 / Low: 3.0807).

January Spread (Volatile) ±7.0402
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0491

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.9614 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9614

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 4.6642) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.1847), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4794 (+46.45%).

2017 Avg (January) 4.6642
2016 Avg (January) 3.1847

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.1135 3.0733 4.6642
February 10.1041 3.0888 7.0688
March 3.1298 3.0807 3.1074
April 10.0966 3.1181 9.3343
May 9.9397 9.7339 9.8319
June 9.7940 9.6346 9.7481
July 9.6819 9.4391 9.5816
August 9.4961 9.3346 9.4401
September 9.4798 9.3045 9.3667
October 9.5211 9.3895 9.4481
November 9.5313 9.3404 9.4532
December 9.4806 9.3430 9.4221