YEARLY HIGH
119.6414 CDF
YEARLY LOW
105.1030 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
112.6952 CDF

2011 MAD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the MAD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 119.6414. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 105.1030.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.5384 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 108.4726 to the December average rate of 106.8844, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 119.6414 was up 4.31% compared to the 2010 peak of 114.6936, 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 598,207 CDF
2010 Average 532,361 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 525,515 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72,691.80 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

117.1795
105.9485
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to CDF 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 113.4304, compared to 111.9600 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4704 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 113.4304
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 111.9600

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 6.4922 CDF (High: 114.8052 / Low: 108.3131). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4824 CDF (High: 114.5307 / Low: 112.0483).

October Spread (Volatile) ±6.4922
March Spread (Stable) ±2.4824

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 3.2304 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2304

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 115.7849) against the same month in 2010 (average: 102.6004), the exchange rate shifted by +13.1845 (+12.85%).

2011 Avg (May) 115.7849
2010 Avg (May) 102.6004

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 111.4139 105.5340 108.4726
February 112.5047 109.9895 111.2984
March 114.5307 112.0483 113.4681
April 118.7079 113.6695 116.2436
May 119.6414 113.2569 115.7849
June 117.3456 113.2441 115.3147
July 117.1720 112.3737 115.1908
August 117.0692 113.6443 115.4225
September 115.9048 109.5988 112.1954
October 114.8052 108.3131 111.9519
November 112.1762 107.2556 110.1148
December 108.9890 105.1030 106.8844