YEARLY HIGH
22.4120 GYD
YEARLY LOW
20.2095 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.3830 GYD

2017 MAD to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MAD to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 22.4120. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 20.2095.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2025 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.6146 to the December average rate of 21.9577, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 22.4120 was up 4.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 21.5452, 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 112,060 GYD
2016 Average 105,030 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 101,047 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,012.74 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

22.3513
20.4403
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to GYD 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 20.8271, compared to 21.9388 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.8271
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.9388

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.6601 GYD (High: 21.9070 / Low: 21.2469). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3135 GYD (High: 22.0982 / Low: 21.7847).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.6601
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3135

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2355 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2355

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 22.1920) against the same month in 2016 (average: 21.1492), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0428 (+4.93%).

2017 Avg (September) 22.1920
2016 Avg (September) 21.1492

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.8243 20.2095 20.6146
February 20.7907 20.3883 20.5995
March 20.9501 20.4677 20.6826
April 21.0318 20.5008 20.7067
May 21.3424 20.7253 21.0599
June 21.5473 21.0888 21.2994
July 21.9070 21.2469 21.6262
August 22.2205 21.6966 21.9574
September 22.4120 21.8582 22.1920
October 22.0982 21.7847 21.9565
November 22.1785 21.7663 21.9431
December 22.1456 21.7577 21.9577