YEARLY HIGH
0.4176 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.3939 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4086 AED

2021 MAD to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MAD to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 0.4176. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.3939.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0238 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4125 to the December average rate of 0.3968, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.4176 was up 1.03% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.4134, 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 2,088 AED
2020 Average 1,937 AED
Yearly Trough Low 1,969 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 118.91 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.4167
0.3950
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 0.4117, compared to 0.4056 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4117
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4056

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0089 AED (High: 0.4055 / Low: 0.3966). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 AED (High: 0.4068 / Low: 0.4046).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0089
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.4149) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3729), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0420 (+11.25%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.4149
2020 Avg (May) 0.3729

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4174 0.4095 0.4125
February 0.4132 0.4079 0.4107
March 0.4111 0.4047 0.4078
April 0.4137 0.4054 0.4102
May 0.4176 0.4096 0.4149
June 0.4169 0.4119 0.4143
July 0.4122 0.4094 0.4108
August 0.4129 0.4078 0.4095
September 0.4118 0.4052 0.4096
October 0.4068 0.4046 0.4057
November 0.4055 0.3966 0.4010
December 0.3990 0.3939 0.3968