YEARLY HIGH
0.3843 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.3598 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3748 AED

2016 MAD to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MAD to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.3843. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.3598.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0245 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3708 to the December average rate of 0.3632, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3843 was down 4.90% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4041, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,922 AED
2015 Average 1,884 AED
Yearly Trough Low 1,799 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 122.75 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3821
0.3615
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to AED 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 0.3769, compared to 0.3726 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3769
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3726

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0114 AED (High: 0.3753 / Low: 0.3639). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 AED (High: 0.3794 / Low: 0.3764).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0114
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.3798) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3776), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+0.57%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.3798
2015 Avg (May) 0.3776

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3740 0.3683 0.3708
February 0.3809 0.3710 0.3757
March 0.3816 0.3706 0.3764
April 0.3825 0.3786 0.3804
May 0.3843 0.3760 0.3798
June 0.3814 0.3742 0.3783
July 0.3763 0.3729 0.3746
August 0.3818 0.3749 0.3776
September 0.3794 0.3764 0.3778
October 0.3783 0.3704 0.3740
November 0.3753 0.3639 0.3686
December 0.3681 0.3598 0.3632