YEARLY HIGH
3.7714 MAD
YEARLY LOW
3.4429 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5916 MAD

2017 XCD to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XCD to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 3.7714. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 3.4429.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3286 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7232 to the December average rate of 3.4864, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.7714 was down 0.16% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.7777, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,857 MAD
2016 Average 18,147 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 17,214 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,642.89 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.7490
3.4401
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 3.6859, compared to 3.4974 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1884 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6859
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4974

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0898 MAD (High: 3.5825 / Low: 3.4927). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0487 MAD (High: 3.5230 / Low: 3.4743).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0898
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0487

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 0.0726 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0726

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 3.7232) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.6674), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0558 (+1.52%).

2017 Avg (January) 3.7232
2016 Avg (January) 3.6674

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7714 3.6920 3.7232
February 3.7457 3.6846 3.7232
March 3.7529 3.6786 3.7131
April 3.7360 3.6654 3.7106
May 3.6779 3.6017 3.6380
June 3.6240 3.5650 3.6070
July 3.5825 3.4927 3.5454
August 3.5137 3.4540 3.4930
September 3.5077 3.4429 3.4659
October 3.5230 3.4743 3.4960
November 3.5268 3.4562 3.4979
December 3.5080 3.4571 3.4864