YEARLY HIGH
0.5760 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.4768 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5257 MAD

2016 MXN to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MXN to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.5760. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.4768.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0992 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5498 to the December average rate of 0.4927, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5760 was down 13.23% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6639, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 28,800 MAD
2015 Average 30,777 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 23,838 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,962.16 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5598
0.4866
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 0.5399, compared to 0.5115 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0284 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5399
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5115

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0584 MAD (High: 0.5352 / Low: 0.4768). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0128 MAD (High: 0.5595 / Low: 0.5467).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0584
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0128

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0220 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0220

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.5498) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6372), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0874 (-13.72%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.5498
2015 Avg (January) 0.6372

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5760 0.5306 0.5498
February 0.5440 0.5069 0.5298
March 0.5595 0.5467 0.5537
April 0.5598 0.5400 0.5522
May 0.5587 0.5259 0.5337
June 0.5323 0.5130 0.5203
July 0.5341 0.5200 0.5279
August 0.5378 0.5155 0.5264
September 0.5306 0.4890 0.5066
October 0.5350 0.5006 0.5187
November 0.5352 0.4768 0.4967
December 0.5008 0.4845 0.4927