YEARLY HIGH
1.5290 MAD
YEARLY LOW
1.4442 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4762 MAD

2016 CNY to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1.5290. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 1.4442.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0848 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5090 to the December average rate of 1.4604, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.5290 was down 5.96% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.6258, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 38,225 MAD
2015 Average 38,866 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 36,105 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,120.63 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.5142
1.4512
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 1.4914, compared to 1.4609 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0305 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4914
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4609

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0420 MAD (High: 1.5124 / Low: 1.4705). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 MAD (High: 1.4641 / Low: 1.4543).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0420
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0098

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0160 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0160

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.5090) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.5102), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-0.08%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.5090
2015 Avg (January) 1.5102

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5290 1.4917 1.5090
February 1.5124 1.4705 1.4930
March 1.5126 1.4875 1.5004
April 1.4960 1.4827 1.4907
May 1.4882 1.4725 1.4814
June 1.4818 1.4667 1.4740
July 1.4760 1.4616 1.4688
August 1.4727 1.4487 1.4630
September 1.4615 1.4495 1.4568
October 1.4641 1.4543 1.4601
November 1.4637 1.4482 1.4564
December 1.4688 1.4442 1.4604