2017 SOS to MAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0176 MAD

YEARLY LOW

0.0158 MAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0168 MAD

2017 SOS to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SOS to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0176. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 0.0158.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0174 to the December average rate of 0.0162, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0176 was down 3.62% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0183, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 88 MAD

2016 Average 83 MAD

Yearly Trough Low 79 MAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.91 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0175

0.0160

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SOS 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 0.0172, compared to 0.0163 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0172

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0163

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0006 MAD (High: 0.0165 / Low: 0.0158). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 MAD (High: 0.0174 / Low: 0.0171).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0174) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0160), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+8.80%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0174

2016 Avg (January) 0.0160

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0176	0.0173	0.0174
February	0.0176	0.0171	0.0174
March	0.0175	0.0172	0.0174
April	0.0174	0.0171	0.0173
May	0.0172	0.0166	0.0170
June	0.0170	0.0166	0.0168
July	0.0168	0.0163	0.0166
August	0.0165	0.0158	0.0163
September	0.0163	0.0159	0.0161
October	0.0164	0.0161	0.0163
November	0.0165	0.0159	0.0163
December	0.0164	0.0159	0.0162