YEARLY HIGH
4.4253 ETB
YEARLY LOW
3.1800 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6910 ETB

2020 MAD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MAD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 4.4253. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 3.1800.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2453 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3368 to the December average rate of 4.3095, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.4253 was up 32.42% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.3418, 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 22,127 ETB
2019 Average 15,190 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 15,900 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,226.71 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.4143
3.1575
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to ETB 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 3.3775, compared to 4.0045 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6270 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3775
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.2621 ETB (High: 4.4253 / Low: 4.1632). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0483 ETB (High: 3.3611 / Low: 3.3128).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2621
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0483

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1062 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 4.3095) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.2723), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0373 (+31.70%).

2020 Avg (December) 4.3095
2019 Avg (December) 3.2723

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3611 3.3128 3.3368
February 3.3707 3.2817 3.3173
March 3.4378 3.2686 3.3684
April 3.3734 3.1800 3.2622
May 3.4960 3.3545 3.4263
June 3.6087 3.5007 3.5540
July 3.7822 3.5823 3.6844
August 3.9461 3.7546 3.8722
September 4.0196 3.9211 3.9726
October 4.1259 3.9737 4.0415
November 4.2021 4.0601 4.1466
December 4.4253 4.1632 4.3095