YEARLY HIGH
221.7220 CDF
YEARLY LOW
165.5570 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
195.3973 CDF

2020 MAD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MAD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 221.7220. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 165.5570.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 56.1651 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 175.5450 to the December average rate of 217.6409, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 221.7220 was up 25.79% compared to the 2019 peak of 176.2697, 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 1,108,610 CDF
2019 Average 859,454 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 827,785 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 280,825.26 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

222.4454
164.7920
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 178.4574, compared to 212.3372 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 33.8798 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 178.4574
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 212.3372

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 56.1651 CDF (High: 221.7220 / Low: 165.5570). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5074 CDF (High: 176.2093 / Low: 174.7019).

December Spread (Volatile) ±56.1651
January Spread (Stable) ±1.5074

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 6.4917 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.4917

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 217.6409) against the same month in 2019 (average: 174.4192), the exchange rate shifted by +43.2217 (+24.78%).

2020 Avg (December) 217.6409
2019 Avg (December) 174.4192

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 176.2093 174.7019 175.5450
February 176.7127 173.5429 174.7087
March 180.3656 169.4425 176.0881
April 174.9253 166.1028 169.5964
May 186.3980 175.4690 181.3696
June 198.5167 186.7473 193.4366
July 210.9442 197.2075 203.7721
August 214.5342 210.7176 212.6598
September 215.1248 211.5639 212.8349
October 214.4831 196.8391 211.8112
November 217.4297 212.6190 215.3046
December 221.7220 165.5570 217.6409