YEARLY HIGH
0.2149 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1962 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2062 BBD

2017 MAD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MAD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 0.2149. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.1962.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0188 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1988 to the December average rate of 0.2123, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2149 was up 2.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2093, 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 1,075 BBD
2016 Average 1,020 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 981 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 93.95 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2150
0.1972
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to BBD 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 0.2008, compared to 0.2116 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2008
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2116

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0053 BBD (High: 0.2119 / Low: 0.2066). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 BBD (High: 0.2130 / Low: 0.2101).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0053
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

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 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.2135) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2057), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0078 (+3.79%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.2135
2016 Avg (September) 0.2057

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2006 0.1962 0.1988
February 0.2010 0.1976 0.1987
March 0.2012 0.1972 0.1993
April 0.2019 0.1981 0.1994
May 0.2055 0.2012 0.2034
June 0.2076 0.2042 0.2052
July 0.2119 0.2066 0.2087
August 0.2143 0.2106 0.2119
September 0.2149 0.2110 0.2135
October 0.2130 0.2101 0.2117
November 0.2141 0.2098 0.2116
December 0.2141 0.2110 0.2123