YEARLY HIGH
7.0706 BTN
YEARLY LOW
6.6461 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.8542 BTN

2016 MAD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MAD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 7.0706. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 6.6461.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4246 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.7903 to the December average rate of 6.7112, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 7.0706 was up 1.40% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.9733, 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 35,353 BTN
2015 Average 32,894 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 33,230 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,122.82 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

7.0080
6.6842
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to BTN 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 6.8938, compared to 6.8146 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0792 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.8938
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8146

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.2266 BTN (High: 6.8998 / Low: 6.6732). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0676 BTN (High: 6.9133 / Low: 6.8457).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2266
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0676

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1204 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1204

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 6.9810) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.5019), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4791 (+7.37%).

2016 Avg (February) 6.9810
2015 Avg (February) 6.5019

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.8998 6.6732 6.7903
February 7.0706 6.8607 6.9810
March 6.9110 6.8274 6.8606
April 6.9133 6.8457 6.8835
May 6.9547 6.8615 6.9180
June 6.9805 6.8937 6.9291
July 6.9082 6.8197 6.8536
August 6.9621 6.8212 6.8798
September 6.9100 6.8343 6.8689
October 6.8670 6.7416 6.7930
November 6.8279 6.7213 6.7809
December 6.8309 6.6461 6.7112