2017 SDG to MAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5833 MAD

YEARLY LOW

1.3340 MAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4641 MAD

2017 SDG to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SDG to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 22, valuing the pair at 1.5833. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.3340.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2492 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5637 to the December average rate of 1.4006, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.5833 was down 2.68% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.6269, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,916 MAD

2016 Average 7,953 MAD

Yearly Trough Low 6,670 MAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,246.14 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.5800

1.3843

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 1.5141, compared to 1.4140 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5141

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4140

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0943 MAD (High: 1.5816 / Low: 1.4873). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0194 MAD (High: 1.4251 / Low: 1.4057).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0943

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0194

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0344 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0344

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 1.5611) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.6029), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0418 (-2.61%).

2017 Avg (February) 1.5611

2016 Avg (February) 1.6029

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5794	1.5519	1.5637
February	1.5833	1.4927	1.5611
March	1.5816	1.4873	1.5266
April	1.5102	1.4810	1.5002
May	1.4874	1.4553	1.4726
June	1.4673	1.4460	1.4604
July	1.4506	1.4134	1.4366
August	1.4251	1.3964	1.4152
September	1.4202	1.3901	1.4015
October	1.4251	1.4057	1.4144
November	1.4280	1.3983	1.4159
December	1.4208	1.3340	1.4006