YEARLY HIGH
0.3599 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.3169 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3390 MAD

2017 UYU to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UYU to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 0.3599. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 0.3169.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0430 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3519 to the December average rate of 0.3261, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3599 was up 0.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3588, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,800 MAD
2016 Average 1,631 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 1,585 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 215.01 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3587
0.3182
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 0.3514, compared to 0.3265 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0249 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3514
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3265

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0106 MAD (High: 0.3346 / Low: 0.3241). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 MAD (High: 0.3290 / Low: 0.3238).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0106
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0091 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.3549) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3033), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0516 (+17.01%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.3549
2016 Avg (March) 0.3033

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3561 0.3463 0.3519
February 0.3581 0.3522 0.3553
March 0.3599 0.3501 0.3549
April 0.3547 0.3491 0.3524
May 0.3544 0.3445 0.3500
June 0.3460 0.3397 0.3439
July 0.3417 0.3316 0.3349
August 0.3346 0.3241 0.3299
September 0.3273 0.3219 0.3237
October 0.3247 0.3169 0.3216
November 0.3263 0.3180 0.3231
December 0.3290 0.3238 0.3261