YEARLY HIGH
121.8177 KRW
YEARLY LOW
110.9829 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
116.5165 KRW

2017 MAD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MAD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 121.8177. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 2, dropping to 110.9829.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.8348 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 117.4573 to the December average rate of 114.9614, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 121.8177 was down 3.59% compared to the 2016 peak of 126.3593, 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 609,089 KRW
2016 Average 592,025 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 554,915 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,174.21 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

121.7829
112.2036
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to KRW 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 114.5757, compared to 118.4574 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.8817 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 114.5757
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 118.4574

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 4.2899 KRW (High: 119.0712 / Low: 114.7813). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6368 KRW (High: 115.7156 / Low: 114.0788).

June Spread (Volatile) ±4.2899
December Spread (Stable) ±1.6368

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 3.9701 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9701

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 120.9846) against the same month in 2016 (average: 114.1711), the exchange rate shifted by +6.8136 (+5.97%).

2017 Avg (September) 120.9846
2016 Avg (September) 114.1711

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 119.1968 115.2818 117.4573
February 115.3804 111.8931 113.4873
March 114.8184 111.0112 113.0019
April 114.5956 110.9829 113.0459
May 115.4092 113.0981 114.4869
June 119.0712 114.7813 115.9749
July 120.0338 116.9811 118.3057
August 121.0822 118.7397 119.8643
September 121.8177 119.1274 120.9846
October 121.2087 117.8166 119.9679
November 118.4914 114.7732 116.6606
December 115.7156 114.0788 114.9614