YEARLY HIGH
0.7994 SRD
YEARLY LOW
0.7291 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7719 SRD

2017 MAD to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MAD to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 0.7994. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.7291.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0703 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7422 to the December average rate of 0.7912, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7994 was up 0.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7976, 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 3,997 SRD
2016 Average 3,129 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 3,645 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 351.66 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7993
0.7370
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to SRD 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 0.7556, compared to 0.7883 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0327 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7556
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7883

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0235 SRD (High: 0.7526 / Low: 0.7291). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0109 SRD (High: 0.7560 / Low: 0.7452).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0235
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0109

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 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.7941) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7714), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0227 (+2.95%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.7941
2016 Avg (September) 0.7714

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7526 0.7291 0.7422
February 0.7560 0.7452 0.7490
March 0.7591 0.7438 0.7519
April 0.7619 0.7454 0.7525
May 0.7742 0.7583 0.7667
June 0.7792 0.7676 0.7712
July 0.7901 0.7744 0.7803
August 0.7968 0.7833 0.7880
September 0.7994 0.7846 0.7941
October 0.7932 0.7823 0.7880
November 0.7974 0.7814 0.7879
December 0.7982 0.7866 0.7912