YEARLY HIGH
11.6435 JPY
YEARLY LOW
10.4999 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.2512 JPY

2020 MAD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MAD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 11.6435. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 2, dropping to 10.4999.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1436 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.3699 to the December average rate of 11.5517, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 11.6435 was down 0.55% compared to the 2019 peak of 11.7077, 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 58,218 JPY
2019 Average 56,682 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 52,500 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,718.18 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

11.6424
10.5539
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 11.0836, compared to 11.4189 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3353 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.0836
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.4189

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.7230 JPY (High: 11.3621 / Low: 10.6391). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1846 JPY (High: 11.5098 / Low: 11.3252).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7230
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1846

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4757 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4757

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 11.5517) against the same month in 2019 (average: 11.3450), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2067 (+1.82%).

2020 Avg (December) 11.5517
2019 Avg (December) 11.3450

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.5001 11.2278 11.3699
February 11.5006 11.2618 11.3585
March 11.3621 10.6391 11.1203
April 10.8533 10.4999 10.6446
May 11.0097 10.7275 10.8873
June 11.3442 10.9994 11.1209
July 11.3561 11.0501 11.1790
August 11.5969 11.3123 11.4808
September 11.6144 11.3172 11.4526
October 11.5098 11.3252 11.4282
November 11.5078 11.3201 11.4208
December 11.6435 11.1775 11.5517