2017 MAD to DOP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 MAD to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the MAD to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 5.1682. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 4.5612.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6069 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6229 to the December average rate of 5.1280, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.1682 was up 8.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.7839, 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 DOP 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 4.7220, compared to 5.0394 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3174 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.1331 DOP (High: 5.1257 / Low: 4.9926). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0838 DOP (High: 5.1682 / Low: 5.0844).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.0145 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 5.1280) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.5984), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5296 (+11.52%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.6743 | 4.5612 | 4.6229 |
| February | 4.6969 | 4.6001 | 4.6551 |
| March | 4.7607 | 4.6318 | 4.6929 |
| April | 4.7797 | 4.6793 | 4.7094 |
| May | 4.8620 | 4.7514 | 4.8056 |
| June | 4.8974 | 4.8071 | 4.8463 |
| July | 4.9851 | 4.8674 | 4.9310 |
| August | 5.0588 | 4.9601 | 4.9979 |
| September | 5.1257 | 4.9926 | 5.0578 |
| October | 5.0865 | 4.9891 | 5.0434 |
| November | 5.1357 | 5.0261 | 5.0782 |
| December | 5.1682 | 5.0844 | 5.1280 |