YEARLY HIGH
7.4090 MAD
YEARLY LOW
6.6915 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.0799 MAD

2020 CAD to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CAD to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 7.4090. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 6.6915.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7175 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.3462 to the December average rate of 7.0130, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 7.4090 was up 0.23% compared to the 2019 peak of 7.3916, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 37,045 MAD
2019 Average 36,238 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 33,458 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,587.31 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

7.3859
6.9102
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 7.1619, compared to 6.9979 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1640 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.1619
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.9979

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.4864 MAD (High: 7.1779 / Low: 6.6915). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1023 MAD (High: 7.0280 / Low: 6.9257).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4864
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3350 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3350

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 7.3462) against the same month in 2019 (average: 7.1668), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1794 (+2.50%).

2020 Avg (January) 7.3462
2019 Avg (January) 7.1668

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.4090 7.2492 7.3462
February 7.3657 7.1653 7.2848
March 7.1779 6.6915 6.9498
April 7.3510 7.0072 7.2101
May 7.1571 6.9036 7.0400
June 7.2362 7.0748 7.1406
July 7.1568 6.9494 7.0696
August 7.0280 6.9257 6.9736
September 7.0473 6.9165 6.9777
October 7.0199 6.9077 6.9704
November 7.0261 6.9017 6.9832
December 7.2917 6.9374 7.0130