2017 MAD to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4146 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.3573 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3792 QAR

2017 MAD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MAD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 0.4146. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.3573.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0573 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3619 to the December average rate of 0.3893, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4146 was up 8.83% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3809, 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 2,073 QAR

2016 Average 1,857 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,786 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 286.52 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4068

0.3578

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MAD to QAR 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 0.3662, compared to 0.3923 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0260 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3662

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3923

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0285 QAR (High: 0.4146 / Low: 0.3860). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 QAR (High: 0.3656 / Low: 0.3597).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0285

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0133 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0133

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.4027) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3654), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0373 (+10.20%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.4027

2016 Avg (November) 0.3654

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3649	0.3573	0.3619
February	0.3656	0.3597	0.3619
March	0.3663	0.3590	0.3629
April	0.3676	0.3606	0.3631
May	0.3741	0.3663	0.3704
June	0.3883	0.3734	0.3772
July	0.3877	0.3760	0.3827
August	0.3948	0.3822	0.3876
September	0.3979	0.3914	0.3953
October	0.4032	0.3833	0.3958
November	0.4146	0.3860	0.4027
December	0.3949	0.3845	0.3893