YEARLY HIGH
36.6059 KZT
YEARLY LOW
30.8624 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.6477 KZT

2017 MAD to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MAD to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 36.6059. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 30.8624.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.7435 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.8970 to the December average rate of 35.4323, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 36.6059 was down 5.63% compared to the 2016 peak of 38.7896, 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 183,029 KZT
2016 Average 174,419 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 154,312 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,717.35 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

36.7981
30.7053
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to KZT 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 32.0024, compared to 35.2931 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.2907 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.0024
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.2931

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 1.7938 KZT (High: 32.6562 / Low: 30.8624). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3279 KZT (High: 35.5993 / Low: 35.2714).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.7938
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3279

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.0922 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0922

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 35.6800) against the same month in 2016 (average: 33.8361), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8440 (+5.45%).

2017 Avg (October) 35.6800
2016 Avg (October) 33.8361

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.2074 32.2822 32.8970
February 32.6562 30.8624 31.8048
March 31.8221 30.9691 31.4945
April 31.8475 30.8864 31.2131
May 32.2152 31.6354 31.9199
June 33.5451 32.0473 32.6849
July 34.5774 33.3336 33.9293
August 35.9507 34.9462 35.2821
September 36.6036 36.0058 36.2904
October 36.6059 35.0740 35.6800
November 35.3387 34.9117 35.1445
December 35.5993 35.2714 35.4323