YEARLY HIGH
0.3254 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.0989 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1459 LTL

2017 MAD to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MAD to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.3254. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.0989.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2265 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2726 to the December average rate of 0.1061, the exchange rate registered a net change of -61.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3254 was down 0.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3265, 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 1,627 LTL
2016 Average 1,574 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 494 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,132.54 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3438
0.0797
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to LTL 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 0.1860, compared to 0.1058 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0802 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1860
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1058

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.2265 LTL (High: 0.3254 / Low: 0.0989). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 LTL (High: 0.1065 / Low: 0.1050).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2265
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2000 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.2726) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3140), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0414 (-13.18%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.2726
2016 Avg (January) 0.3140

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3254 0.0989 0.2726
February 0.3237 0.0990 0.1952
March 0.3246 0.3195 0.3218
April 0.3207 0.0990 0.1218
May 0.1027 0.1006 0.1017
June 0.1038 0.1021 0.1026
July 0.1059 0.1033 0.1044
August 0.1071 0.1053 0.1059
September 0.1075 0.1055 0.1068
October 0.1065 0.1050 0.1058
November 0.1071 0.1049 0.1058
December 0.1070 0.1055 0.1061