YEARLY HIGH
2.8043 MAD
YEARLY LOW
2.4191 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5854 MAD

2020 AED to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AED to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 6, valuing the pair at 2.8043. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 2.4191.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3853 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6157 to the December average rate of 2.4455, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.8043 was up 5.50% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.6582, 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 14,022 MAD
2019 Average 13,089 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 12,095 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,926.28 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.7903
2.4142
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 2.6603, compared to 2.5106 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1498 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6603
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5106

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1854 MAD (High: 2.7511 / Low: 2.5657). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0212 MAD (High: 2.6269 / Low: 2.6057).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1854
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0212

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0867 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0867

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 2.7589) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.6238), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1351 (+5.15%).

2020 Avg (April) 2.7589
2019 Avg (April) 2.6238

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6269 2.6057 2.6157
February 2.6522 2.6126 2.6343
March 2.7511 2.5657 2.6361
April 2.8043 2.6912 2.7589
May 2.6985 2.6636 2.6816
June 2.6622 2.6208 2.6354
July 2.6455 2.5375 2.6004
August 2.5461 2.4907 2.5136
September 2.5301 2.4823 2.5108
October 2.5212 2.4912 2.5066
November 2.5168 2.4680 2.4864
December 2.5333 2.4191 2.4455