YEARLY HIGH
0.7805 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.6648 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7151 MAD

2017 SCR to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SCR to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.7805. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.6648.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1157 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7523 to the December average rate of 0.6765, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7805 was up 0.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7768, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,902 MAD
2016 Average 3,695 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 3,324 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 578.41 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7599
0.6689
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.7400, compared to 0.6902 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0498 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7400
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6902

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0502 MAD (High: 0.7788 / Low: 0.7285). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0233 MAD (High: 0.7001 / Low: 0.6768).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0502
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0233

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 0.0181 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0181

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.7523) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7575), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0052 (-0.69%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.7523
2016 Avg (January) 0.7575

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7805 0.7364 0.7523
February 0.7632 0.7385 0.7482
March 0.7788 0.7285 0.7454
April 0.7711 0.7271 0.7441
May 0.7411 0.7109 0.7260
June 0.7445 0.7042 0.7237
July 0.7338 0.6950 0.7078
August 0.7180 0.6845 0.6954
September 0.7001 0.6768 0.6873
October 0.7069 0.6771 0.6898
November 0.7132 0.6656 0.6841
December 0.7036 0.6648 0.6765