YEARLY HIGH
2.3240 MAD
YEARLY LOW
2.1872 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2574 MAD

2017 MYR to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 2.3240. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 2.1872.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1367 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2567 to the December average rate of 2.3108, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.3240 was down 7.12% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.5022, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 46,479 MAD
2016 Average 47,369 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 43,744 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,734.99 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.3215
2.1930
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 2.2693, compared to 2.2455 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0238 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2693
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2455

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0619 MAD (High: 2.3038 / Low: 2.2419). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0234 MAD (High: 2.2469 / Low: 2.2235).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0619
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0234

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0453 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0453

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2.3108) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.2681), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0426 (+1.88%).

2017 Avg (December) 2.3108
2016 Avg (December) 2.2681

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2688 2.2429 2.2567
February 2.2765 2.2488 2.2651
March 2.2807 2.2503 2.2607
April 2.2893 2.2597 2.2771
May 2.2982 2.2524 2.2774
June 2.2950 2.2435 2.2788
July 2.2529 2.2046 2.2335
August 2.2190 2.1872 2.2037
September 2.2451 2.1941 2.2229
October 2.2469 2.2235 2.2343
November 2.3038 2.2419 2.2676
December 2.3240 2.2929 2.3108