YEARLY HIGH
0.3948 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.3604 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3787 AED

2017 MAD to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MAD to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 0.3948. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.3604.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0344 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3650 to the December average rate of 0.3898, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3948 was up 2.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3843, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,974 AED
2016 Average 1,874 AED
Yearly Trough Low 1,802 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 172.02 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3949
0.3623
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to AED 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 0.3688, compared to 0.3886 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0198 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3688
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3886

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0098 AED (High: 0.3891 / Low: 0.3794). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 AED (High: 0.3912 / Low: 0.3857).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0098
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.3921) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3778), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0143 (+3.79%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.3921
2016 Avg (September) 0.3778

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3681 0.3604 0.3650
February 0.3689 0.3628 0.3650
March 0.3695 0.3621 0.3660
April 0.3708 0.3638 0.3663
May 0.3773 0.3695 0.3736
June 0.3812 0.3750 0.3768
July 0.3891 0.3794 0.3834
August 0.3935 0.3868 0.3891
September 0.3948 0.3874 0.3921
October 0.3912 0.3857 0.3888
November 0.3932 0.3854 0.3885
December 0.3931 0.3874 0.3898