YEARLY HIGH
1.3716 MAD
YEARLY LOW
1.2509 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2962 MAD

2017 SRD to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SRD to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.3716. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 1.2509.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1207 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3475 to the December average rate of 1.2639, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.3716 was down 45.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.4978, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,858 MAD
2016 Average 8,501 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 6,255 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 603.39 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.3563
1.2505
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 1.3238, compared to 1.2687 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0551 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3238
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2687

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0429 MAD (High: 1.3716 / Low: 1.3287). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0177 MAD (High: 1.2783 / Low: 1.2607).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0429
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0177

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 0.0245 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0245

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.3475) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.4811), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1336 (-45.69%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.3475
2016 Avg (January) 2.4811

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3716 1.3287 1.3475
February 1.3419 1.3227 1.3351
March 1.3445 1.3173 1.3300
April 1.3415 1.3126 1.3289
May 1.3187 1.2917 1.3044
June 1.3028 1.2833 1.2967
July 1.2914 1.2656 1.2816
August 1.2767 1.2550 1.2691
September 1.2745 1.2509 1.2593
October 1.2783 1.2607 1.2690
November 1.2797 1.2541 1.2692
December 1.2712 1.2527 1.2639