YEARLY HIGH
0.0979 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0899 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0932 MAD

2017 NPR to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NPR to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 0.0979. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 0.0899.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0080 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0924 to the December average rate of 0.0917, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0979 was up 4.28% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0939, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 490 MAD
2016 Average 456 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 450 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.99 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0977
0.0901
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.0948, compared to 0.0916 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0948
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0916

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0026 MAD (High: 0.0949 / Low: 0.0923). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 MAD (High: 0.0923 / Low: 0.0910).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.0971) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0908), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0063 (+6.90%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.0971
2016 Avg (April) 0.0908

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0933 0.0916 0.0924
February 0.0949 0.0923 0.0939
March 0.0967 0.0941 0.0952
April 0.0979 0.0961 0.0971
May 0.0967 0.0942 0.0954
June 0.0951 0.0934 0.0946
July 0.0938 0.0920 0.0930
August 0.0929 0.0906 0.0923
September 0.0915 0.0899 0.0908
October 0.0917 0.0900 0.0907
November 0.0921 0.0903 0.0911
December 0.0923 0.0910 0.0917