YEARLY HIGH
176.2697 CDF
YEARLY LOW
169.0918 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
171.8867 CDF

2019 MAD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MAD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 176.2697. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 26, dropping to 169.0918.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.1779 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 171.4976 to the December average rate of 174.4192, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 176.2697 was down 0.64% compared to the 2018 peak of 177.4081, 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 881,349 CDF
2018 Average 862,655 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 845,459 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,889.39 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

174.8625
169.5435
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 170.9492, compared to 172.8241 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8749 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 170.9492
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 172.8241

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 4.3423 CDF (High: 174.3630 / Low: 170.0207). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0887 CDF (High: 172.9892 / Low: 171.9005).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.3423
November Spread (Stable) ±1.0887

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 1.4416 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4416

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 174.4192) against the same month in 2018 (average: 170.4275), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9918 (+2.34%).

2019 Avg (December) 174.4192
2018 Avg (December) 170.4275

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 174.3630 170.0207 171.4976
February 172.6608 170.4664 171.7008
March 171.3965 169.2109 170.2592
April 170.9428 169.0918 170.0469
May 170.7112 169.1497 169.9867
June 174.0407 169.8710 172.2043
July 174.1887 171.9425 173.0973
August 174.4326 171.2695 172.8605
September 173.8868 170.6297 171.9674
October 173.0434 170.5602 172.2173
November 172.9892 171.9005 172.3829
December 176.2697 172.4931 174.4192