YEARLY HIGH
0.1876 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.1759 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1830 AWG

2016 MAD to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MAD to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.1876. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.1759.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0118 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1810 to the December average rate of 0.1776, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1876 was down 4.73% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1969, 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 938 AWG
2015 Average 919 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 879 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58.80 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1865
0.1768
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to AWG 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 0.1840, compared to 0.1819 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1840
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1819

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0055 AWG (High: 0.1832 / Low: 0.1777). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 AWG (High: 0.1849 / Low: 0.1837).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.1853) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1841), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+0.65%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.1853
2015 Avg (May) 0.1841

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1826 0.1798 0.1810
February 0.1860 0.1811 0.1834
March 0.1863 0.1810 0.1838
April 0.1868 0.1847 0.1857
May 0.1876 0.1836 0.1853
June 0.1862 0.1827 0.1847
July 0.1837 0.1821 0.1829
August 0.1863 0.1830 0.1843
September 0.1849 0.1837 0.1843
October 0.1846 0.1809 0.1826
November 0.1832 0.1777 0.1800
December 0.1797 0.1759 0.1776