2016 MAD to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8120 HKD

YEARLY LOW

0.7606 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7920 HKD

2016 MAD to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MAD to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 0.8120. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.7606.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0513 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7854 to the December average rate of 0.7672, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8120 was down 4.84% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8533, 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 4,060 HKD

2015 Average 3,977 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 3,803 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 256.74 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8068

0.7636

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to HKD 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 0.7971, compared to 0.7869 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0101 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7971

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7869

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0239 HKD (High: 0.7924 / Low: 0.7685). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 HKD (High: 0.8014 / Low: 0.7949).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0239

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0114 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0114

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.8027) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7970), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0057 (+0.72%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.8027

2015 Avg (May) 0.7970

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7908	0.7773	0.7854
February	0.8073	0.7857	0.7962
March	0.8057	0.7844	0.7953
April	0.8079	0.7996	0.8032
May	0.8120	0.7951	0.8027
June	0.8059	0.7906	0.7995
July	0.7948	0.7875	0.7911
August	0.8056	0.7915	0.7973
September	0.8014	0.7949	0.7979
October	0.7987	0.7823	0.7898
November	0.7924	0.7685	0.7784
December	0.7771	0.7606	0.7672