YEARLY HIGH
0.8027 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.6524 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7302 MAD

2017 NAD to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NAD to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 0.8027. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.6524.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1502 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7431 to the December average rate of 0.7184, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8027 was up 8.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7431, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,013 MAD
2016 Average 3,346 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 3,262 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 751.25 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7883
0.6604
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 0.7544, compared to 0.7060 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0484 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7544
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7060

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0802 MAD (High: 0.7632 / Low: 0.6829). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0197 MAD (High: 0.7563 / Low: 0.7366).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0802
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0197

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0328 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0328

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.7776) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6351), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1425 (+22.44%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.7776
2016 Avg (March) 0.6351

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7563 0.7366 0.7431
February 0.7806 0.7436 0.7621
March 0.8027 0.7506 0.7776
April 0.7688 0.7237 0.7448
May 0.7587 0.7267 0.7421
June 0.7694 0.7390 0.7567
July 0.7442 0.7144 0.7306
August 0.7250 0.7037 0.7136
September 0.7239 0.6953 0.7121
October 0.7069 0.6703 0.6903
November 0.6902 0.6524 0.6710
December 0.7632 0.6829 0.7184