YEARLY HIGH
18.5936 DJF
YEARLY LOW
17.4461 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.1295 DJF

2016 MAD to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MAD to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 18.5936. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 17.4461.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1475 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.9363 to the December average rate of 17.6473, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 18.5936 was down 5.44% compared to the 2015 peak of 19.6632, 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 92,968 DJF
2015 Average 91,125 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 87,230 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,737.64 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

18.4756
17.5720
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to DJF 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 18.2309, compared to 18.0280 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.2309
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.0280

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.5707 DJF (High: 18.1972 / Low: 17.6264). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1348 DJF (High: 18.2993 / Low: 18.1645).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5707
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1348

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2240 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2240

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 18.3613) against the same month in 2015 (average: 18.2334), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1280 (+0.70%).

2016 Avg (May) 18.3613
2015 Avg (May) 18.2334

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.1001 17.8142 17.9363
February 18.4238 17.9344 18.1732
March 18.4604 17.9289 18.2086
April 18.5103 18.3137 18.4003
May 18.5936 18.2036 18.3613
June 18.4664 18.1126 18.3058
July 18.1759 17.9758 18.0840
August 18.4439 18.0977 18.2328
September 18.2993 18.1645 18.2514
October 18.3030 17.9074 18.0882
November 18.1972 17.6264 17.8642
December 17.8645 17.4461 17.6473