YEARLY HIGH
3.1809 MAD
YEARLY LOW
2.3903 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8272 MAD

2016 BRL to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BRL to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 3.1809. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 2.3903.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7906 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4506 to the December average rate of 3.0151, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.1809 was down 14.95% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.7399, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 79,522 MAD
2015 Average 74,240 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 59,757 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,765.06 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.1379
2.3881
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 2.6410, compared to 3.0133 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3723 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6410
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0133

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.3297 MAD (High: 3.0334 / Low: 2.7037). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0997 MAD (High: 3.0230 / Low: 2.9233).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.3297
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0997

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1010 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 3.0754) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.5060), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5694 (+22.72%).

2016 Avg (October) 3.0754
2015 Avg (October) 2.5060

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5072 2.3903 2.4506
February 2.5061 2.4058 2.4627
March 2.7191 2.5097 2.6443
April 2.7886 2.6147 2.7193
May 2.7945 2.6900 2.7340
June 3.0334 2.7037 2.8351
July 3.0230 2.9233 2.9948
August 3.1114 2.9707 3.0324
September 3.0315 2.9094 2.9876
October 3.1809 2.9775 3.0754
November 3.0940 2.9079 2.9745
December 3.1144 2.8515 3.0151