2017 QAR to MAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7992 MAD

YEARLY LOW

2.4122 MAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6409 MAD

2017 QAR to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 2.7992. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 2.4122.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3869 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7635 to the December average rate of 2.5686, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.7992 was down 0.17% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.8039, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,996 MAD

2016 Average 13,462 MAD

Yearly Trough Low 12,061 MAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,934.61 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.7914

2.4563

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 2.7315, compared to 2.5504 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1811 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7315

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5504

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.1782 MAD (High: 2.5904 / Low: 2.4122). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0417 MAD (High: 2.5548 / Low: 2.5131).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1782

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0417

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0539 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0539

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.7635) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.7202), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0433 (+1.59%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.7635

2016 Avg (January) 2.7202

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.7992	2.7403	2.7635
February	2.7800	2.7349	2.7635
March	2.7854	2.7303	2.7558
April	2.7734	2.7205	2.7542
May	2.7299	2.6731	2.7003
June	2.6779	2.5750	2.6516
July	2.6594	2.5790	2.6129
August	2.6164	2.5331	2.5801
September	2.5548	2.5131	2.5299
October	2.6092	2.4800	2.5267
November	2.5904	2.4122	2.4842
December	2.6010	2.5323	2.5686