YEARLY HIGH
0.2198 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.2090 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2133 MAD

2016 DOP to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the DOP to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.2198. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 0.2090.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0108 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2174 to the December average rate of 0.2175, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2198 was down 2.89% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2264, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,099 MAD
2015 Average 1,084 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 1,045 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54.02 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2181
0.2100
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 0.2131, compared to 0.2135 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2131
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2135

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0063 MAD (High: 0.2173 / Low: 0.2110). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 MAD (High: 0.2120 / Low: 0.2102).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0063
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.2175) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2178), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-0.13%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.2175
2015 Avg (December) 0.2178

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2189 0.2160 0.2174
February 0.2173 0.2110 0.2143
March 0.2171 0.2111 0.2136
April 0.2116 0.2096 0.2107
May 0.2128 0.2091 0.2110
June 0.2139 0.2097 0.2115
July 0.2144 0.2118 0.2134
August 0.2140 0.2090 0.2115
September 0.2120 0.2102 0.2109
October 0.2148 0.2104 0.2127
November 0.2177 0.2114 0.2150
December 0.2198 0.2145 0.2175