YEARLY HIGH
12.6856 JPY
YEARLY LOW
11.5469 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.2141 JPY

2021 MAD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MAD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 19, valuing the pair at 12.6856. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 11.5469.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1387 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.6546 to the December average rate of 12.3000, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 12.6856 was up 8.95% compared to the 2020 peak of 11.6435, 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 63,428 JPY
2020 Average 56,258 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 57,735 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,693.52 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

12.5816
11.5704
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 12.0773, compared to 12.3509 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2736 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.0773
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.3509

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.4396 JPY (High: 12.6856 / Low: 12.2460). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1403 JPY (High: 12.3334 / Low: 12.1932).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.4396
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1403

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1440 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1440

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 12.4973) against the same month in 2020 (average: 11.4282), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0692 (+9.36%).

2021 Avg (October) 12.4973
2020 Avg (October) 11.4282

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.8108 11.5469 11.6546
February 11.9674 11.6725 11.7896
March 12.2214 11.9390 12.0821
April 12.2453 12.0988 12.1822
May 12.4289 12.1894 12.3320
June 12.5537 12.3642 12.4234
July 12.4982 12.2323 12.3333
August 12.3334 12.1932 12.2470
September 12.4101 12.1459 12.2837
October 12.6856 12.2460 12.4973
November 12.5682 12.2523 12.4440
December 12.4379 12.1821 12.3000