2016 MAD to BDT Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 MAD to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the MAD to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 8.2065. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 7.7033.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5032 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.9229 to the December average rate of 7.8432, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 8.2065 was down 4.79% compared to the 2015 peak of 8.6196, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
MAD to BDT Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.0509, compared to 7.9770 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0738 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.2719 BDT (High: 7.9752 / Low: 7.7033). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0692 BDT (High: 8.0997 / Low: 8.0305).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0894 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 8.1171) against the same month in 2015 (average: 8.0001), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1170 (+1.46%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.9607 | 7.8628 | 7.9229 |
| February | 8.1693 | 7.9178 | 8.0360 |
| March | 8.1467 | 7.9104 | 8.0274 |
| April | 8.1660 | 8.0744 | 8.1164 |
| May | 8.2065 | 8.0434 | 8.1171 |
| June | 8.1541 | 7.9824 | 8.0854 |
| July | 8.0707 | 7.9623 | 7.9960 |
| August | 8.1432 | 7.9997 | 8.0593 |
| September | 8.0997 | 8.0305 | 8.0665 |
| October | 8.0731 | 7.8989 | 7.9828 |
| November | 8.0189 | 7.8318 | 7.9144 |
| December | 7.9752 | 7.7033 | 7.8432 |