YEARLY HIGH
0.2093 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1961 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2041 BBD

2016 MAD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MAD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.2093. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.1961.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0131 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2019 to the December average rate of 0.1980, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2093 was down 4.90% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2201, 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 1,046 BBD
2015 Average 1,026 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 981 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65.56 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2080
0.1971
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to BBD 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 0.2052, compared to 0.2029 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2052
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2029

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0062 BBD (High: 0.2043 / Low: 0.1982). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 BBD (High: 0.2066 / Low: 0.2050).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0062
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.2068) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2056), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+0.56%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.2068
2015 Avg (May) 0.2056

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2037 0.2005 0.2019
February 0.2074 0.2020 0.2046
March 0.2078 0.2018 0.2050
April 0.2083 0.2062 0.2071
May 0.2093 0.2047 0.2068
June 0.2077 0.2038 0.2060
July 0.2049 0.2030 0.2040
August 0.2078 0.2041 0.2056
September 0.2066 0.2050 0.2057
October 0.2060 0.2017 0.2036
November 0.2043 0.1982 0.2007
December 0.2004 0.1961 0.1980