YEARLY HIGH
0.2905 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.2652 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2787 XCD

2017 MAD to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MAD to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 0.2905. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.2652.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0253 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2686 to the December average rate of 0.2868, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2905 was up 2.70% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2828, 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 1,452 XCD
2016 Average 1,378 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 1,326 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 126.53 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2905
0.2666
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to XCD 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 0.2714, compared to 0.2859 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0146 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2714
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2859

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0072 XCD (High: 0.2863 / Low: 0.2791). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 XCD (High: 0.2878 / Low: 0.2838).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0072
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

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 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.2885) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2777), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0109 (+3.92%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.2885
2016 Avg (September) 0.2777

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2709 0.2652 0.2686
February 0.2714 0.2670 0.2686
March 0.2718 0.2665 0.2693
April 0.2728 0.2677 0.2695
May 0.2776 0.2719 0.2749
June 0.2805 0.2759 0.2772
July 0.2863 0.2791 0.2821
August 0.2895 0.2846 0.2863
September 0.2905 0.2851 0.2885
October 0.2878 0.2838 0.2860
November 0.2893 0.2835 0.2859
December 0.2893 0.2851 0.2868