2017 MAD to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 MAD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the MAD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 174.6348. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 113.9896.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 60.6453 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 120.6688 to the December average rate of 167.4689, the exchange rate registered a net change of 38.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 174.6348 was up 48.89% compared to the 2016 peak of 117.2926, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
MAD to CDF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 135.0010, compared to 166.1913 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 31.1903 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 17.5757 CDF (High: 171.7916 / Low: 154.2158). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5508 CDF (High: 167.5999 / Low: 165.0491).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.1439 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 168.6952) against the same month in 2016 (average: 100.4037), the exchange rate shifted by +68.2916 (+68.02%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 126.2072 | 113.9896 | 120.6688 |
| February | 129.7031 | 124.3033 | 126.4913 |
| March | 135.9556 | 129.1767 | 132.5373 |
| April | 141.6303 | 134.2410 | 137.3280 |
| May | 146.7930 | 141.6484 | 143.8435 |
| June | 154.4044 | 146.5358 | 149.1368 |
| July | 171.7916 | 154.2158 | 162.3121 |
| August | 174.6348 | 163.2071 | 168.6952 |
| September | 167.5999 | 165.0491 | 166.5513 |
| October | 167.4770 | 164.4567 | 165.9020 |
| November | 168.6215 | 163.9744 | 166.2182 |
| December | 170.7164 | 165.3650 | 167.4689 |