2017 MAD to DZD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 MAD to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the MAD to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 12.2930. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 10.8762.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4168 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.9296 to the December average rate of 12.2182, 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 12.2930 was up 7.48% compared to the 2016 peak of 11.4377, 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 DZD 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 10.9910, compared to 11.8859 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8949 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.4505 DZD (High: 11.8605 / Low: 11.4100). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0917 DZD (High: 10.9810 / Low: 10.8892).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0086 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 12.2182) against the same month in 2016 (average: 10.9563), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2619 (+11.52%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.9936 | 10.8762 | 10.9296 |
| February | 10.9995 | 10.8823 | 10.9210 |
| March | 10.9810 | 10.8892 | 10.9393 |
| April | 11.0383 | 10.9340 | 10.9643 |
| May | 11.1393 | 10.9973 | 11.0761 |
| June | 11.1863 | 11.0660 | 11.1158 |
| July | 11.4819 | 11.1641 | 11.3377 |
| August | 11.8605 | 11.4100 | 11.6080 |
| September | 12.0101 | 11.8198 | 11.9175 |
| October | 12.1421 | 11.9754 | 12.0762 |
| November | 12.2494 | 12.0900 | 12.1576 |
| December | 12.2930 | 12.1602 | 12.2182 |