YEARLY HIGH
819.1211 SLL
YEARLY LOW
538.0564 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
771.1538 SLL

2017 MAD to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MAD to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 819.1211. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 538.0564.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 281.0647 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 685.9158 to the December average rate of 811.5980, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 819.1211 was up 40.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 584.2499, 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 4,095,605 SLL
2016 Average 2,458,042 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 2,690,282 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,405,323.40 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

824.1663
673.3476
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to SLL 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 739.8388, compared to 802.4687 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 62.6299 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 739.8388
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 802.4687

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 206.9796 SLL (High: 745.0360 / Low: 538.0564). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.3062 SLL (High: 810.6083 / Low: 799.3021).

January Spread (Volatile) ±206.9796
September Spread (Stable) ±11.3062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.4125 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 811.5980) against the same month in 2016 (average: 546.9073), the exchange rate shifted by +264.6908 (+48.40%).

2017 Avg (December) 811.5980
2016 Avg (December) 546.9073

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 745.0360 538.0564 685.9158
February 746.5905 726.1151 736.0086
March 751.9010 725.1567 741.1350
April 754.6133 740.4172 745.5450
May 772.7569 750.0816 760.4044
June 776.0848 761.6944 770.0239
July 797.2136 771.2846 783.0840
August 809.2063 789.9141 797.4162
September 810.6083 799.3021 805.9742
October 814.9972 802.7759 808.5762
November 817.6806 801.9224 808.1637
December 819.1211 805.9946 811.5980