YEARLY HIGH
6.0504 MAD
YEARLY LOW
5.2188 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5780 MAD

2020 AZN to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AZN to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 6, valuing the pair at 6.0504. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 5.2188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8316 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6433 to the December average rate of 5.2760, 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 6.0504 was up 5.50% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.7350, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 30,252 MAD
2019 Average 28,240 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 26,094 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,158.15 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

6.0200
5.2084
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 5.7396, compared to 5.4164 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3232 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7396
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4164

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.4001 MAD (High: 5.9357 / Low: 5.5356). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0458 MAD (High: 5.6675 / Low: 5.6218).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4001
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0458

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 0.1871 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1871

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 5.9523) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.6609), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2915 (+5.15%).

2020 Avg (April) 5.9523
2019 Avg (April) 5.6609

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6675 5.6218 5.6433
February 5.7221 5.6366 5.6835
March 5.9357 5.5356 5.6874
April 6.0504 5.8061 5.9523
May 5.8220 5.7464 5.7855
June 5.7438 5.6545 5.6857
July 5.7076 5.4743 5.6102
August 5.4932 5.3737 5.4231
September 5.4584 5.3555 5.4169
October 5.4396 5.3744 5.4079
November 5.4298 5.3245 5.3643
December 5.4657 5.2188 5.2760