YEARLY HIGH
0.5547 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.4968 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5267 MAD

2017 MDL to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MDL to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 0.5547. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 0.4968.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0579 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5016 to the December average rate of 0.5485, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5547 was up 8.16% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5129, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MDL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,774 MAD
2016 Average 2,465 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 2,484 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 289.47 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5532
0.4969
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL to MAD 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 0.5168, compared to 0.5366 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0198 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5168
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5366

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0234 MAD (High: 0.5385 / Low: 0.5151). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 MAD (High: 0.5379 / Low: 0.5327).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0234
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0063 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.5485) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5026), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0459 (+9.12%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.5485
2016 Avg (December) 0.5026

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5093 0.4968 0.5016
February 0.5091 0.4999 0.5046
March 0.5179 0.5045 0.5099
April 0.5244 0.5138 0.5191
May 0.5385 0.5151 0.5302
June 0.5379 0.5327 0.5354
July 0.5346 0.5233 0.5292
August 0.5322 0.5235 0.5284
September 0.5394 0.5235 0.5301
October 0.5513 0.5358 0.5426
November 0.5501 0.5325 0.5409
December 0.5547 0.5456 0.5485