YEARLY HIGH
12.2930 DZD
YEARLY LOW
10.8762 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.4384 DZD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MAD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 61,465 DZD
2016 Average 55,800 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 54,381 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,083.87 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

12.3479
10.7913
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.9910
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.8859

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.4505
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0917

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (December) 12.2182
2016 Avg (December) 10.9563

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