YEARLY HIGH
4.5363 MAD
YEARLY LOW
4.1540 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3790 MAD

2020 FJD to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the FJD to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 4.5363. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 4.1540.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3824 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4356 to the December average rate of 4.3673, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.5363 was down 13.86% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.2660, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,682 MAD
2019 Average 22,314 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 20,770 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,911.84 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.4787
4.2399
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 4.3985, compared to 4.3595 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0390 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3985
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3595

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2771 MAD (High: 4.4311 / Low: 4.1540). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0802 MAD (High: 4.3920 / Low: 4.3118).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2771
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0802

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.1344 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1344

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 4.4588) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.5111), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0523 (-1.16%).

2020 Avg (April) 4.4588
2019 Avg (April) 4.5111

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4830 4.3903 4.4356
February 4.4393 4.3281 4.3942
March 4.4311 4.1540 4.2598
April 4.5363 4.3744 4.4588
May 4.4479 4.3609 4.3973
June 4.4923 4.4064 4.4451
July 4.4988 4.3910 4.4480
August 4.3910 4.2965 4.3392
September 4.3920 4.3118 4.3424
October 4.3729 4.2759 4.3159
November 4.3795 4.2547 4.3442
December 4.5157 4.3251 4.3673