YEARLY HIGH
12.2244 JPY
YEARLY LOW
10.2504 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.0949 JPY

2016 MAD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MAD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 12.2244. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 10.2504.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9740 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.9597 to the December average rate of 11.4752, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 12.2244 was down 7.63% compared to the 2015 peak of 13.2341, 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 61,122 JPY
2015 Average 62,093 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 51,252 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,869.88 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

12.1143
10.2586
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to JPY 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 11.4545, compared to 10.7353 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7192 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.4545
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.7353

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.8777 JPY (High: 11.2737 / Low: 10.3960). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2075 JPY (High: 10.6360 / Low: 10.4285).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.8777
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2075

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3994 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3994

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 11.7230) against the same month in 2015 (average: 12.4458), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7228 (-5.81%).

2016 Avg (February) 11.7230
2015 Avg (February) 12.4458

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.1982 11.8321 11.9597
February 12.2244 11.4118 11.7230
March 11.6706 11.4468 11.5803
April 11.6002 11.0987 11.3543
May 11.3785 11.1056 11.2545
June 11.2737 10.3960 10.8551
July 10.8805 10.2504 10.5885
August 10.5783 10.3229 10.4132
September 10.6696 10.3295 10.4940
October 10.6360 10.4285 10.5560
November 11.3269 10.5264 10.8847
December 11.6404 11.2990 11.4752