YEARLY HIGH
6.9628 BTN
YEARLY LOW
6.1844 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.7078 BTN

2017 MAD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MAD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 28, valuing the pair at 6.9628. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 6.1844.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7784 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.7668 to the December average rate of 6.8187, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.9628 was down 1.52% compared to the 2016 peak of 7.0706, 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 34,814 BTN
2016 Average 34,267 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 30,922 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,891.97 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.9350
6.3917
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to BTN 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 6.6006, compared to 6.8151 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2145 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.6006
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8151

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.6639 BTN (High: 6.8484 / Low: 6.1844). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0986 BTN (High: 6.8683 / Low: 6.7696).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.6639
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0986

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1346 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1346

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 6.8748) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.8689), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0059 (+0.09%).

2017 Avg (September) 6.8748
2016 Avg (September) 6.8689

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.8182 6.6796 6.7668
February 6.7985 6.6065 6.6649
March 6.6572 6.4430 6.5716
April 6.5019 6.3886 6.4370
May 6.6448 6.4664 6.5527
June 6.7050 6.5691 6.6108
July 6.7957 6.6785 6.7286
August 6.8484 6.1844 6.7191
September 6.9628 6.8014 6.8748
October 6.9507 6.8189 6.8898
November 6.9240 6.7918 6.8594
December 6.8683 6.7696 6.8187