YEARLY HIGH
38.8607 NGN
YEARLY LOW
30.0620 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.4533 NGN

2017 MAD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MAD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 38.8607. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 30.0620.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.7986 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.1178 to the December average rate of 38.1845, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 38.8607 was up 8.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 35.9648, 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 194,303 NGN
2016 Average 131,281 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 150,310 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,993.23 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

39.0135
30.4000
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to NGN 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 31.6736, compared to 37.2331 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.5595 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.6736
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.2331

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 5.4551 NGN (High: 38.8607 / Low: 33.4056). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5071 NGN (High: 38.4132 / Low: 37.9061).

August Spread (Volatile) ±5.4551
December Spread (Stable) ±0.5071

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2739 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2739

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 37.8187) against the same month in 2016 (average: 33.1462), the exchange rate shifted by +4.6725 (+14.10%).

2017 Avg (August) 37.8187
2016 Avg (August) 33.1462

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.7756 30.0620 31.1178
February 31.7673 30.6063 31.3301
March 31.7138 30.5533 31.2767
April 31.9050 30.4887 31.4145
May 33.3574 31.7415 32.2468
June 36.2515 32.0393 32.6555
July 36.6440 31.7993 33.0471
August 38.8607 33.4056 37.8187
September 38.8361 37.7619 38.2957
October 38.3552 37.6977 38.0218
November 38.5421 37.3508 38.0308
December 38.4132 37.9061 38.1845