YEARLY HIGH
0.0478 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0181 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0352 MAD

2017 SYP to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SYP to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0478. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.0181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0297 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0470 to the December average rate of 0.0183, the exchange rate registered a net change of -61.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0478 was down 0.16% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0479, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 239 MAD
2016 Average 226 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 90 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 148.63 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0499
0.0153
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.0465, compared to 0.0239 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0225 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0465
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0239

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0261 MAD (High: 0.0442 / Low: 0.0181). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 MAD (High: 0.0185 / Low: 0.0182).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0261
October 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0189 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0189

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0470) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0450), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+4.42%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0470
2016 Avg (January) 0.0450

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0478 0.0466 0.0470
February 0.0472 0.0465 0.0469
March 0.0473 0.0464 0.0468
April 0.0471 0.0462 0.0468
May 0.0464 0.0454 0.0459
June 0.0457 0.0449 0.0455
July 0.0452 0.0440 0.0447
August 0.0442 0.0181 0.0258
September 0.0184 0.0181 0.0182
October 0.0185 0.0182 0.0183
November 0.0185 0.0181 0.0184
December 0.0184 0.0181 0.0183