YEARLY HIGH
0.1476 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1300 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1352 CAD

2016 MAD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MAD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.1476. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.1300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0177 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1432 to the December average rate of 0.1320, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1476 was up 4.55% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1412, 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 738 CAD
2015 Average 656 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 650 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 88.41 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1443
0.1309
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to CAD 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 0.1365, compared to 0.1339 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1365
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1339

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0080 CAD (High: 0.1476 / Low: 0.1396). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 CAD (High: 0.1346 / Low: 0.1325).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0080
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1432) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1290), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0142 (+10.99%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1432
2015 Avg (January) 0.1290

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1476 0.1396 0.1432
February 0.1439 0.1367 0.1411
March 0.1368 0.1343 0.1355
April 0.1364 0.1300 0.1329
May 0.1351 0.1308 0.1338
June 0.1342 0.1317 0.1328
July 0.1341 0.1318 0.1329
August 0.1346 0.1325 0.1336
September 0.1361 0.1323 0.1347
October 0.1364 0.1331 0.1349
November 0.1369 0.1332 0.1350
December 0.1337 0.1300 0.1320