YEARLY HIGH
0.1392 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1295 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1337 CAD

2017 MAD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MAD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.1392. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 0.1295.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0098 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1313 to the December average rate of 0.1354, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1392 was down 5.70% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1476, 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 696 CAD
2016 Average 676 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 647 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.81 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1391
0.1294
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to CAD 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 0.1340, compared to 0.1335 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1340
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1335

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0058 CAD (High: 0.1376 / Low: 0.1318). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 CAD (High: 0.1392 / Low: 0.1375).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.1383) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1338), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0045 (+3.35%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.1383
2016 Avg (May) 0.1338

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1330 0.1303 0.1313
February 0.1317 0.1295 0.1302
March 0.1347 0.1319 0.1334
April 0.1376 0.1318 0.1340
May 0.1392 0.1375 0.1383
June 0.1391 0.1345 0.1365
July 0.1347 0.1312 0.1325
August 0.1349 0.1324 0.1335
September 0.1325 0.1296 0.1313
October 0.1360 0.1318 0.1333
November 0.1372 0.1334 0.1350
December 0.1365 0.1339 0.1354