YEARLY HIGH
4.5631 MAD
YEARLY LOW
3.6296 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1565 MAD

2016 GEL to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GEL to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 4.5631. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 3.6296.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9335 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0665 to the December average rate of 3.8139, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.5631 was down 20.49% compared to the 2015 peak of 5.7389, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,815 MAD
2015 Average 22,366 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 18,148 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,667.45 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.4982
3.7517
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 4.2107, compared to 4.1024 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1083 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2107
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1024

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.4036 MAD (High: 4.5590 / Low: 4.1554). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0667 MAD (High: 4.2187 / Low: 4.1520).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.4036
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0667

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2424 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2424

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 4.4360) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.1948), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2412 (+5.75%).

2016 Avg (May) 4.4360
2015 Avg (May) 4.1948

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1340 3.9857 4.0665
February 4.0106 3.8647 3.9380
March 4.2401 3.9797 4.1113
April 4.3468 4.1896 4.2804
May 4.5631 4.2925 4.4360
June 4.5590 4.1554 4.4318
July 4.2187 4.1520 4.1894
August 4.2511 4.1472 4.1982
September 4.2618 4.1584 4.2092
October 4.1999 4.1323 4.1713
November 4.1095 3.9599 4.0324
December 3.9285 3.6296 3.8139