YEARLY HIGH
0.0835 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0683 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0755 GBP

2016 MAD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MAD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 12, valuing the pair at 0.0835. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0683.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0152 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0701 to the December average rate of 0.0793, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0835 was up 16.25% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0718, 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 417 GBP
2015 Average 336 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 342 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 75.91 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0837
0.0689
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to GBP 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 0.0716, compared to 0.0794 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0716
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0794

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0078 GBP (High: 0.0771 / Low: 0.0693). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 GBP (High: 0.0728 / Low: 0.0711).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0078
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.0825) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0672), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0153 (+22.79%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.0825
2015 Avg (October) 0.0672

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0715 0.0683 0.0701
February 0.0731 0.0699 0.0715
March 0.0728 0.0711 0.0719
April 0.0738 0.0708 0.0724
May 0.0721 0.0698 0.0713
June 0.0771 0.0693 0.0726
July 0.0791 0.0765 0.0775
August 0.0797 0.0769 0.0785
September 0.0794 0.0766 0.0783
October 0.0835 0.0793 0.0825
November 0.0831 0.0793 0.0806
December 0.0805 0.0783 0.0793