YEARLY HIGH
12.1011 JPY
YEARLY LOW
10.7461 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.5609 JPY

2017 MAD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MAD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 12.1011. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 10.7461.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3550 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.4307 to the December average rate of 11.9863, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 12.1011 was down 1.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 12.2244, 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 60,506 JPY
2016 Average 55,468 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 53,731 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,774.98 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

12.0866
10.8835
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to JPY 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 11.2814, compared to 11.8403 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5589 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.2814
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.8403

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.4836 JPY (High: 11.2298 / Low: 10.7461). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1642 JPY (High: 11.8124 / Low: 11.6481).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.4836
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1642

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2751 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2751

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 11.9863) against the same month in 2016 (average: 11.4752), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5111 (+4.45%).

2017 Avg (December) 11.9863
2016 Avg (December) 11.4752

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.5744 11.2782 11.4307
February 11.3373 11.1005 11.2284
March 11.4565 11.0618 11.2588
April 11.2298 10.7461 10.9838
May 11.5057 11.2738 11.4107
June 11.6653 11.2178 11.3763
July 11.8124 11.6481 11.7175
August 11.7894 11.4999 11.6286
September 12.0357 11.5843 11.8221
October 12.0929 11.8805 11.9530
November 12.0328 11.8074 11.9345
December 12.1011 11.8753 11.9863