YEARLY HIGH
0.0307 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0258 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0287 MAD

2016 KZT to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KZT to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 0.0307. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.0258.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0049 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0274 to the December average rate of 0.0302, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0307 was down 43.72% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0545, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 154 MAD
2015 Average 230 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 129 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.61 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0305
0.0270
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT 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 0.0283, compared to 0.0291 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0283
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0291

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0033 MAD (High: 0.0291 / Low: 0.0258). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 MAD (High: 0.0291 / Low: 0.0286).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0302) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0307), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-1.33%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0302
2015 Avg (December) 0.0307

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0291 0.0258 0.0274
February 0.0283 0.0263 0.0273
March 0.0286 0.0278 0.0283
April 0.0293 0.0279 0.0287
May 0.0294 0.0289 0.0291
June 0.0291 0.0286 0.0288
July 0.0291 0.0277 0.0287
August 0.0287 0.0275 0.0283
September 0.0290 0.0283 0.0287
October 0.0300 0.0289 0.0296
November 0.0300 0.0288 0.0293
December 0.0307 0.0296 0.0302