2017 MAD to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

188.5349 BIF

YEARLY LOW

164.0265 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

177.6863 BIF

2017 MAD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MAD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 188.5349. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 164.0265.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.5085 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 166.9662 to the December average rate of 186.6576, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 188.5349 was up 8.76% compared to the 2016 peak of 173.3450, 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 942,675 BIF

2016 Average 824,643 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 820,132 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 122,542.28 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

188.6268

164.9971

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to BIF 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 170.6093, compared to 184.7632 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.1539 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 170.6093

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 184.7632

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 6.4393 BIF (High: 182.7951 / Low: 176.3558). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4845 BIF (High: 186.7234 / Low: 184.2389).

July Spread (Volatile) ±6.4393

October Spread (Stable) ±2.4845

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.7765 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7765

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 185.7235) against the same month in 2016 (average: 167.8100), the exchange rate shifted by +17.9135 (+10.67%).

2017 Avg (November) 185.7235

2016 Avg (November) 167.8100

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	170.1373	164.0265	166.9662
February	170.4609	167.2126	168.2712
March	172.4194	166.6341	169.0362
April	171.5732	168.3015	169.2532
May	176.7849	170.6053	173.2361
June	179.0242	176.1704	176.8931
July	182.7951	176.3558	180.0458
August	186.7249	182.4186	184.1541
September	187.8578	183.0209	186.3873
October	186.7234	184.2389	185.6108
November	188.5349	184.1125	185.7235
December	188.0118	185.1605	186.6576