YEARLY HIGH
0.3832 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.3323 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3650 MAD

2017 UAH to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UAH to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.3832. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.3323.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0509 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3694 to the December average rate of 0.3421, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3832 was down 10.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4262, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,916 MAD
2016 Average 1,920 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 1,662 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 254.49 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3771
0.3389
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 0.3721, compared to 0.3579 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0143 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3721
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3579

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0206 MAD (High: 0.3832 / Low: 0.3627). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 MAD (High: 0.3756 / Low: 0.3699).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0206
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0122 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.3694) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4076), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0383 (-9.39%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.3694
2016 Avg (January) 0.4076

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3832 0.3627 0.3694
February 0.3756 0.3684 0.3715
March 0.3767 0.3659 0.3721
April 0.3756 0.3699 0.3734
May 0.3758 0.3692 0.3725
June 0.3772 0.3702 0.3739
July 0.3722 0.3660 0.3698
August 0.3736 0.3634 0.3688
September 0.3636 0.3554 0.3578
October 0.3579 0.3518 0.3545
November 0.3588 0.3480 0.3543
December 0.3502 0.3323 0.3421