YEARLY HIGH
0.0830 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0777 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0800 GBP

2017 MAD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MAD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 23, valuing the pair at 0.0830. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 0.0777.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0052 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0805 to the December average rate of 0.0792, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0830 was down 0.62% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0835, 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 415 GBP
2016 Average 378 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 389 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.22 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0821
0.0784
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to GBP 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 0.0798, compared to 0.0803 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0798
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0803

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0039 GBP (High: 0.0826 / Low: 0.0787). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 GBP (High: 0.0809 / Low: 0.0795).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0039
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0818) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0785), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0032 (+4.12%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0818
2016 Avg (August) 0.0785

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0829 0.0790 0.0805
February 0.0804 0.0789 0.0796
March 0.0821 0.0792 0.0808
April 0.0801 0.0777 0.0789
May 0.0799 0.0778 0.0787
June 0.0808 0.0793 0.0802
July 0.0809 0.0795 0.0802
August 0.0830 0.0802 0.0818
September 0.0826 0.0787 0.0802
October 0.0810 0.0789 0.0802
November 0.0807 0.0786 0.0800
December 0.0799 0.0784 0.0792