2017 MAD to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4031 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.3680 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3867 SAR

2017 MAD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MAD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 0.4031. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.3680.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0350 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3727 to the December average rate of 0.3980, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4031 was up 2.71% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3924, 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 2,015 SAR

2016 Average 1,913 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,840 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 175.19 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4032

0.3700

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to SAR 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 0.3766, compared to 0.3968 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0202 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3766

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3968

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0100 SAR (High: 0.3973 / Low: 0.3873). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 SAR (High: 0.3994 / Low: 0.3939).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0100

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.4004) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3858), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0145 (+3.77%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.4004

2016 Avg (September) 0.3858

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3759	0.3680	0.3727
February	0.3766	0.3705	0.3727
March	0.3772	0.3697	0.3737
April	0.3786	0.3715	0.3741
May	0.3853	0.3773	0.3815
June	0.3892	0.3829	0.3847
July	0.3973	0.3873	0.3914
August	0.4018	0.3949	0.3973
September	0.4031	0.3956	0.4004
October	0.3994	0.3939	0.3969
November	0.4015	0.3934	0.3967
December	0.4014	0.3956	0.3980