YEARLY HIGH
2.0127 MDL
YEARLY LOW
1.8027 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9001 MDL

2017 MAD to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MAD to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 2.0127. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 1.8027.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2101 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9938 to the December average rate of 1.8232, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.0127 was down 3.39% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.0833, 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 10,064 MDL
2016 Average 10,143 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 9,013 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,050.27 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.0108
1.8062
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to MDL 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 1.9362, compared to 1.8640 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0722 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9362
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8640

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0843 MDL (High: 1.9414 / Low: 1.8571). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0182 MDL (High: 1.8774 / Low: 1.8592).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0843
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0182

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0433 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0433

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.9938) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.0520), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0583 (-2.84%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.9938
2016 Avg (January) 2.0520

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0127 1.9633 1.9938
February 2.0005 1.9644 1.9818
March 1.9821 1.9308 1.9613
April 1.9462 1.9071 1.9266
May 1.9414 1.8571 1.8862
June 1.8774 1.8592 1.8677
July 1.9111 1.8705 1.8899
August 1.9100 1.8791 1.8926
September 1.9103 1.8539 1.8864
October 1.8665 1.8139 1.8432
November 1.8779 1.8180 1.8489
December 1.8327 1.8027 1.8232