2020 MAD to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |