YEARLY HIGH
3.2205 MAD
YEARLY LOW
2.8836 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0436 MAD

2017 PGK to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 3.2205. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 2.8836.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3369 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1678 to the December average rate of 2.9289, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.2205 was down 2.92% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.3175, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,102 MAD
2016 Average 15,659 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 14,418 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,684.47 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.2082
2.8996
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 3.1305, compared to 2.9567 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1738 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1305
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9567

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.1491 MAD (High: 3.1707 / Low: 3.0216). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0441 MAD (High: 2.9749 / Low: 2.9309).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1491
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0441

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0489 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0489

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 3.1825) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.2159), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0334 (-1.04%).

2017 Avg (February) 3.1825
2016 Avg (February) 3.2159

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2123 3.1343 3.1678
February 3.2205 3.1346 3.1825
March 3.1984 3.1124 3.1651
April 3.1707 3.0216 3.1181
May 3.1339 3.0239 3.0908
June 3.0983 2.9656 3.0586
July 3.0576 2.9380 3.0168
August 2.9977 2.9007 2.9679
September 2.9519 2.8836 2.9253
October 2.9749 2.9309 2.9537
November 2.9792 2.9171 2.9474
December 2.9543 2.9079 2.9289