YEARLY HIGH
1.5042 SCR
YEARLY LOW
1.2813 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4007 SCR

2017 MAD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MAD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.5042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.2813.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2230 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3295 to the December average rate of 1.4784, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.5042 was up 1.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.4883, 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 7,521 SCR
2016 Average 6,769 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 6,406 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,114.78 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.4933
1.3147
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to SCR 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 1.3520, compared to 1.4494 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0975 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3520
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4494

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.1002 SCR (High: 1.5024 / Low: 1.4022). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0438 SCR (High: 1.3541 / Low: 1.3102).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1002
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0438

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.4784) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.3239), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1545 (+11.67%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.4784
2016 Avg (December) 1.3239

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3580 1.2813 1.3295
February 1.3541 1.3102 1.3366
March 1.3726 1.2841 1.3419
April 1.3752 1.2968 1.3443
May 1.4067 1.3493 1.3776
June 1.4200 1.3431 1.3819
July 1.4389 1.3627 1.4130
August 1.4609 1.3927 1.4381
September 1.4776 1.4285 1.4551
October 1.4768 1.4146 1.4500
November 1.5024 1.4022 1.4621
December 1.5042 1.4213 1.4784