YEARLY HIGH
21.5452 GYD
YEARLY LOW
20.1723 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.0074 GYD

2016 MAD to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MAD to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 21.5452. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 20.1723.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3729 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.8124 to the December average rate of 20.3815, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 21.5452 was down 5.54% compared to the 2015 peak of 22.8097, 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 107,726 GYD
2015 Average 105,810 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 100,862 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,864.49 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

21.4358
20.2856
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to GYD 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 21.1530, compared to 20.8618 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2913 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.1530
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.8618

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.7076 GYD (High: 21.0073 / Low: 20.2997). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2012 GYD (High: 21.4235 / Low: 21.2223).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.7076
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2012

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 0.2944 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2944

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 21.3159) against the same month in 2015 (average: 21.1988), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1171 (+0.55%).

2016 Avg (May) 21.3159
2015 Avg (May) 21.1988

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.9395 20.6904 20.8124
February 21.3693 20.8551 21.0927
March 21.4532 20.8177 21.1347
April 21.4235 21.2223 21.3400
May 21.5452 21.1067 21.3159
June 21.4186 20.9633 21.2225
July 21.1374 20.8380 20.9516
August 21.3854 20.9128 21.1476
September 21.2620 21.0002 21.1492
October 21.1277 20.7495 20.9175
November 21.0073 20.2997 20.6231
December 20.5422 20.1723 20.3815