2020 BMD to MAD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 BMD to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the BMD to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 6, valuing the pair at 10.3009. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 8.8850.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4159 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.6077 to the December average rate of 8.9824, 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 10.3009 was up 5.50% compared to the 2019 peak of 9.7638, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
BMD to MAD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 9.7717, compared to 9.2214 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5503 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.6812 MAD (High: 10.1055 / Low: 9.4243). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0779 MAD (High: 9.6490 / Low: 9.5711).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.3185 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 10.1338) against the same month in 2019 (average: 9.6376), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4962 (+5.15%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.6490 | 9.5711 | 9.6077 |
| February | 9.7419 | 9.5962 | 9.6762 |
| March | 10.1055 | 9.4243 | 9.6828 |
| April | 10.3009 | 9.8849 | 10.1338 |
| May | 9.9120 | 9.7832 | 9.8498 |
| June | 9.7788 | 9.6268 | 9.6799 |
| July | 9.7171 | 9.3200 | 9.5514 |
| August | 9.3522 | 9.1488 | 9.2329 |
| September | 9.2929 | 9.1178 | 9.2223 |
| October | 9.2609 | 9.1500 | 9.2069 |
| November | 9.2442 | 9.0650 | 9.1328 |
| December | 9.3053 | 8.8850 | 8.9824 |