YEARLY HIGH
0.0408 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0372 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0388 MAD

2017 YER to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the YER to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0408. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 0.0372.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0036 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0402 to the December average rate of 0.0376, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0408 was down 12.10% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0464, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 204 MAD
2016 Average 205 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 186 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.89 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0405
0.0371
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.0398, compared to 0.0378 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0398
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0378

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0010 MAD (High: 0.0387 / Low: 0.0377). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 MAD (High: 0.0380 / Low: 0.0375).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0402) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0461), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0058 (-12.69%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0402
2016 Avg (January) 0.0461

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0408 0.0399 0.0402
February 0.0405 0.0398 0.0402
March 0.0406 0.0397 0.0402
April 0.0403 0.0396 0.0401
May 0.0397 0.0389 0.0393
June 0.0391 0.0385 0.0389
July 0.0387 0.0377 0.0383
August 0.0380 0.0373 0.0377
September 0.0379 0.0372 0.0374
October 0.0380 0.0375 0.0377
November 0.0381 0.0373 0.0378
December 0.0379 0.0373 0.0376