YEARLY HIGH
13.4325 LRD
YEARLY LOW
8.9527 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.7986 LRD

2017 MAD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MAD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 13.4325. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 8.9527.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4799 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.3073 to the December average rate of 13.3194, the exchange rate registered a net change of 43.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 13.4325 was up 36.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 9.8449, 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 67,163 LRD
2016 Average 45,567 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 44,763 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,399.43 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

13.7206
8.9061
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to LRD 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 9.4403, compared to 12.1570 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7167 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.4403
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.1570

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 2.7984 LRD (High: 12.3291 / Low: 9.5307). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1544 LRD (High: 9.4399 / Low: 9.2855).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.7984
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1544

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 13.3194) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.0921), the exchange rate shifted by +4.2273 (+46.49%).

2017 Avg (December) 13.3194
2016 Avg (December) 9.0921

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.4714 8.9527 9.3073
February 9.4399 9.2855 9.3637
March 9.5563 9.2528 9.3643
April 9.5395 9.3208 9.3953
May 9.7081 9.3573 9.5757
June 9.7494 9.4989 9.6354
July 9.8807 9.4432 9.6787
August 12.3291 9.5307 11.9030
September 12.5761 12.2418 12.4813
October 12.6197 12.4292 12.5257
November 13.3773 12.5364 13.0338
December 13.4325 13.2363 13.3194