YEARLY HIGH
12.8585 MAD
YEARLY LOW
11.2487 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.1802 MAD

2020 FKP to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the FKP to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 12.8585. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 11.2487.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6098 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.5629 to the December average rate of 12.0794, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 12.8585 was down 0.65% compared to the 2019 peak of 12.9428, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 64,292 MAD
2019 Average 61,405 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 56,243 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,048.91 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

12.6417
11.8796
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 12.3156, compared to 12.0449 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2707 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.3156
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.0449

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.2892 MAD (High: 12.5379 / Low: 11.2487). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1593 MAD (High: 12.0326 / Low: 11.8732).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.2892
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1593

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5704 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5704

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 12.5782) against the same month in 2019 (average: 12.5503), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0280 (+0.22%).

2020 Avg (April) 12.5782
2019 Avg (April) 12.5503

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.7408 12.4441 12.5629
February 12.6816 12.3054 12.5483
March 12.5379 11.2487 11.9779
April 12.8585 12.2484 12.5782
May 12.3346 11.9346 12.1122
June 12.3213 11.9385 12.1140
July 12.2521 12.0248 12.0974
August 12.2344 12.0125 12.1306
September 12.2733 11.7509 11.9431
October 12.0326 11.8732 11.9486
November 12.1863 11.9265 12.0702
December 12.4271 11.8891 12.0794