YEARLY HIGH
218.9083 BIF
YEARLY LOW
183.4332 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
201.8922 BIF

2020 MAD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MAD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 218.9083. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 6, dropping to 183.4332.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.4751 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 196.1678 to the December average rate of 216.2777, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 218.9083 was up 11.27% compared to the 2019 peak of 196.7413, 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 1,094,541 BIF
2019 Average 957,712 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 917,166 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 177,375.27 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

219.1912
184.2297
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to BIF 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 194.0218, compared to 209.7626 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.7408 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 194.0218
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 209.7626

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 13.1218 BIF (High: 200.6557 / Low: 187.5338). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6876 BIF (High: 197.0561 / Low: 195.3685).

March Spread (Volatile) ±13.1218
January Spread (Stable) ±1.6876

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 8.2657 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.2657

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 216.2777) against the same month in 2019 (average: 195.1096), the exchange rate shifted by +21.1681 (+10.85%).

2020 Avg (December) 216.2777
2019 Avg (December) 195.1096

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 197.0561 195.3685 196.1678
February 197.0561 193.7730 195.1264
March 200.6557 187.5338 195.4088
April 191.9529 183.4332 187.1432
May 194.9042 191.3961 193.2434
June 197.8924 194.3014 197.0414
July 206.8133 197.1043 201.4923
August 210.8033 206.0635 208.8857
September 211.6022 207.8132 209.4364
October 211.4754 208.5616 210.1556
November 214.2306 209.6250 212.3280
December 218.9083 208.6149 216.2777