YEARLY HIGH
2.7796 MAD
YEARLY LOW
2.6021 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6689 MAD

2016 AED to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AED to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 2.7796. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 2.6021.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1776 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6970 to the December average rate of 2.7536, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.7796 was up 0.77% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.7583, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,898 MAD
2015 Average 13,272 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 13,010 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 887.82 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.7661
2.6166
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED 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 2.6535, compared to 2.6843 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0308 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6535
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6843

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0832 MAD (High: 2.7479 / Low: 2.6647). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0206 MAD (High: 2.6564 / Low: 2.6358).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0832
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0206

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0354 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0354

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2.7536) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.6935), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0601 (+2.23%).

2016 Avg (December) 2.7536
2015 Avg (December) 2.6935

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7151 2.6738 2.6970
February 2.6957 2.6255 2.6616
March 2.6981 2.6207 2.6566
April 2.6416 2.6143 2.6291
May 2.6594 2.6021 2.6334
June 2.6721 2.6220 2.6435
July 2.6818 2.6576 2.6696
August 2.6675 2.6195 2.6486
September 2.6564 2.6358 2.6467
October 2.6998 2.6437 2.6741
November 2.7479 2.6647 2.7132
December 2.7796 2.7168 2.7536