YEARLY HIGH
2.4516 MAD
YEARLY LOW
2.3458 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3969 MAD

2017 RON to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RON to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 2.4516. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 2.3458.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1058 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3753 to the December average rate of 2.4063, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.4516 was down 0.25% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.4578, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,258 MAD
2016 Average 12,079 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 11,729 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 528.93 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.4434
2.3518
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 2.3765, compared to 2.4173 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0408 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3765
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4173

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0560 MAD (High: 2.4270 / Low: 2.3710). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0214 MAD (High: 2.3714 / Low: 2.3500).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0560
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0214

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0223 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0223

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 2.4357) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.4446), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0089 (-0.36%).

2017 Avg (August) 2.4357
2016 Avg (August) 2.4446

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3941 2.3458 2.3753
February 2.3897 2.3614 2.3721
March 2.3714 2.3500 2.3594
April 2.3903 2.3553 2.3707
May 2.4042 2.3724 2.3877
June 2.4270 2.3710 2.3939
July 2.4474 2.3944 2.4189
August 2.4516 2.4238 2.4357
September 2.4363 2.4142 2.4270
October 2.4341 2.3971 2.4191
November 2.4114 2.3792 2.3968
December 2.4181 2.3935 2.4063