YEARLY HIGH
5.4919 PHP
YEARLY LOW
4.8824 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1959 PHP

2017 MAD to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MAD to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 17, valuing the pair at 5.4919. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 4.8824.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6095 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9439 to the December average rate of 5.3371, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.4919 was up 10.26% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.9810, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,459 PHP
2016 Average 24,220 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 24,412 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,047.39 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.4922
4.8941
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to PHP 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 5.0112, compared to 5.3805 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3693 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0112
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.3805

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1816 PHP (High: 5.4811 / Low: 5.2995). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0665 PHP (High: 5.0031 / Low: 4.9366).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1816
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0665

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0518 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0518

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 5.4423) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.8901), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5522 (+11.29%).

2017 Avg (September) 5.4423
2016 Avg (September) 4.8901

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9927 4.8824 4.9439
February 5.0031 4.9366 4.9681
March 5.0489 4.9596 5.0051
April 5.0563 4.9014 4.9683
May 5.1303 5.0190 5.0677
June 5.2460 5.0651 5.1142
July 5.3457 5.2230 5.2827
August 5.4811 5.2995 5.3978
September 5.4919 5.3683 5.4423
October 5.4917 5.3799 5.4375
November 5.4256 5.3332 5.3857
December 5.3792 5.3030 5.3371