YEARLY HIGH
0.1845 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.1737 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1787 BAM

2017 MAD to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MAD to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.1845. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 0.1737.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0109 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1829 to the December average rate of 0.1753, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1845 was down 0.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1849, 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 923 BAM
2016 Average 902 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 868 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54.40 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1837
0.1745
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to BAM 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 0.1814, compared to 0.1759 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1814
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1759

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0030 BAM (High: 0.1818 / Low: 0.1787). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 BAM (High: 0.1760 / Low: 0.1741).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1829) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1817), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+0.66%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1829
2016 Avg (January) 0.1817

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1845 0.1816 0.1829
February 0.1833 0.1813 0.1825
March 0.1838 0.1811 0.1823
April 0.1835 0.1807 0.1822
May 0.1818 0.1787 0.1799
June 0.1801 0.1774 0.1788
July 0.1782 0.1757 0.1771
August 0.1760 0.1741 0.1754
September 0.1761 0.1737 0.1752
October 0.1770 0.1743 0.1761
November 0.1773 0.1746 0.1763
December 0.1765 0.1742 0.1753