2017 MAD to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 MAD to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the MAD to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 965.1650. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 900.6944.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 64.4705 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 930.8212 to the December average rate of 957.1585, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 965.1650 was up 2.35% compared to the 2016 peak of 942.9792, 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 GNF 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 929.9340, compared to 950.9320 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 20.9979 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 40.2077 GNF (High: 940.9021 / Low: 900.6944). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.1191 GNF (High: 958.2246 / Low: 946.1055).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 6.8464 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 957.4778) against the same month in 2016 (average: 934.6693), the exchange rate shifted by +22.8084 (+2.44%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 943.0757 | 910.8930 | 930.8212 |
| February | 939.8449 | 912.1759 | 931.8329 |
| March | 942.8336 | 911.2655 | 929.6475 |
| April | 940.9021 | 900.6944 | 924.6300 |
| May | 941.9688 | 915.9988 | 932.3069 |
| June | 940.9293 | 915.2196 | 930.3657 |
| July | 952.2491 | 930.5769 | 940.1694 |
| August | 960.9366 | 933.8904 | 946.2976 |
| September | 965.1650 | 944.1243 | 957.4778 |
| October | 958.2246 | 946.1055 | 950.6313 |
| November | 964.0869 | 944.9909 | 953.8572 |
| December | 964.8797 | 949.8365 | 957.1585 |