YEARLY HIGH
2.6842 MAD
YEARLY LOW
2.4109 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5739 MAD

2017 PLN to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2.6842. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 2.4109.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2733 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4503 to the December average rate of 2.6559, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.6842 was up 3.81% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.5858, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 53,684 MAD
2016 Average 49,737 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 48,219 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,465.39 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.6765
2.4298
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 2.5273, compared to 2.6206 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0932 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5273
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6206

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0828 MAD (High: 2.5474 / Low: 2.4646). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0357 MAD (High: 2.5042 / Low: 2.4685).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0828
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0357

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0096 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0096

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2.6559) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.4035), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2524 (+10.50%).

2017 Avg (December) 2.6559
2016 Avg (December) 2.4035

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4932 2.4109 2.4503
February 2.5042 2.4685 2.4850
March 2.5474 2.4646 2.5034
April 2.5644 2.5185 2.5356
May 2.6208 2.5532 2.5891
June 2.6205 2.5655 2.6005
July 2.6340 2.5867 2.6087
August 2.6486 2.5922 2.6157
September 2.6411 2.5681 2.6132
October 2.6300 2.5721 2.6036
November 2.6598 2.6023 2.6263
December 2.6842 2.6378 2.6559