YEARLY HIGH
35.9648 NGN
YEARLY LOW
19.9667 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.2308 NGN

2016 MAD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MAD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 35.9648. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 19.9667.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.9982 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.0972 to the December average rate of 31.1342, the exchange rate registered a net change of 54.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 35.9648 was up 67.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 21.4760, 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 179,824 NGN
2015 Average 101,491 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 99,833 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 79,990.78 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

34.4511
18.7923
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to NGN 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 20.8501, compared to 31.6114 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.7612 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.8501
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.6114

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 8.9104 NGN (High: 29.3008 / Low: 20.3904). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2168 NGN (High: 20.7316 / Low: 20.5147).

June Spread (Volatile) ±8.9104
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2168

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.9490 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9490

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 33.1462) against the same month in 2015 (average: 20.4139), the exchange rate shifted by +12.7323 (+62.37%).

2016 Avg (August) 33.1462
2015 Avg (August) 20.4139

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.2609 19.9667 20.0972
February 20.6633 20.0978 20.3527
March 20.6861 20.0785 20.3908
April 20.7316 20.5147 20.6131
May 20.8367 20.3707 20.5815
June 29.3008 20.3904 23.0655
July 32.7753 28.7423 29.8379
August 35.9648 31.9853 33.1462
September 32.4516 31.9102 32.1972
October 32.3138 31.6112 31.8639
November 32.0765 31.0204 31.4888
December 31.5773 30.2212 31.1342