YEARLY HIGH
5.4832 MAD
YEARLY LOW
5.1711 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.2858 MAD

2021 AZN to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AZN to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 5.4832. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 5.1711.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3121 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2357 to the December average rate of 5.4427, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 5.4832 was down 9.38% compared to the 2020 peak of 6.0504, 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 27,416 MAD
2020 Average 27,886 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 25,855 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,560.44 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

5.4664
5.1821
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 5.2456, compared to 5.3260 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0803 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2456
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.3260

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.1192 MAD (High: 5.4452 / Low: 5.3260). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0293 MAD (High: 5.3376 / Low: 5.3084).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1192
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0293

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0594 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0594

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 5.4427) against the same month in 2020 (average: 5.2760), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1667 (+3.16%).

2021 Avg (December) 5.4427
2020 Avg (December) 5.2760

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2735 5.1739 5.2357
February 5.2950 5.2271 5.2590
March 5.3370 5.2529 5.2953
April 5.3266 5.2202 5.2652
May 5.2721 5.1711 5.2058
June 5.2432 5.1797 5.2127
July 5.2753 5.2391 5.2567
August 5.2961 5.2301 5.2738
September 5.3299 5.2445 5.2726
October 5.3376 5.3084 5.3238
November 5.4452 5.3260 5.3862
December 5.4832 5.4122 5.4427