YEARLY HIGH
0.8396 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.7610 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8035 HKD

2017 MAD to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MAD to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 0.8396. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.7610.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0786 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7709 to the December average rate of 0.8292, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8396 was up 3.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8120, 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 4,198 HKD
2016 Average 3,960 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 3,805 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 393.23 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8406
0.7645
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to HKD 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 0.7805, compared to 0.8265 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0459 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7805
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8265

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0211 HKD (High: 0.8275 / Low: 0.8063). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0118 HKD (High: 0.8313 / Low: 0.8196).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0211
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0118

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0082 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.8343) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7979), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0364 (+4.56%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.8343
2016 Avg (September) 0.7979

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7775 0.7610 0.7709
February 0.7791 0.7667 0.7712
March 0.7813 0.7654 0.7739
April 0.7855 0.7695 0.7752
May 0.8004 0.7835 0.7921
June 0.8103 0.7963 0.8000
July 0.8275 0.8063 0.8150
August 0.8382 0.8234 0.8285
September 0.8396 0.8240 0.8343
October 0.8313 0.8196 0.8261
November 0.8360 0.8185 0.8257
December 0.8363 0.8236 0.8292