YEARLY HIGH
0.1100 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1039 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1063 MAD

2021 KGS to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KGS to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 0.1100. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 0.1039.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0061 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1065 to the December average rate of 0.1092, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1100 was down 21.14% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1395, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 550 MAD
2020 Average 619 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 520 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.36 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1096
0.1043
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.1057, compared to 0.1069 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1057
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1069

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0024 MAD (High: 0.1092 / Low: 0.1068). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 MAD (High: 0.1071 / Low: 0.1065).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.1092) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1076), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+1.47%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.1092
2020 Avg (December) 0.1076

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1073 0.1058 0.1065
February 0.1073 0.1052 0.1061
March 0.1071 0.1056 0.1063
April 0.1068 0.1047 0.1056
May 0.1057 0.1039 0.1048
June 0.1054 0.1041 0.1048
July 0.1062 0.1051 0.1056
August 0.1064 0.1052 0.1059
September 0.1069 0.1053 0.1058
October 0.1071 0.1065 0.1068
November 0.1092 0.1068 0.1080
December 0.1100 0.1086 0.1092