YEARLY HIGH
44.0276 NGN
YEARLY LOW
35.6462 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.0932 NGN

2020 MAD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MAD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 44.0276. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 35.6462.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.3815 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.7057 to the December average rate of 42.7409, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 44.0276 was up 13.79% compared to the 2019 peak of 38.6918, 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 220,138 NGN
2019 Average 187,230 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 178,231 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,907.47 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

43.2527
37.1102
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 38.5235, compared to 41.6630 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1394 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.5235
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.6630

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 3.8079 NGN (High: 39.4540 / Low: 35.6462). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5119 NGN (High: 38.0806 / Low: 37.5687).

April Spread (Volatile) ±3.8079
January Spread (Stable) ±0.5119

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 0.2984 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2984

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 42.7409) against the same month in 2019 (average: 37.6857), the exchange rate shifted by +5.0552 (+13.41%).

2020 Avg (December) 42.7409
2019 Avg (December) 37.6857

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.0806 37.5687 37.7057
February 38.0828 37.3594 37.6221
March 39.2399 37.0326 38.2907
April 39.4540 35.6462 37.9923
May 39.6947 39.1711 39.5066
June 40.2254 39.5810 40.0237
July 41.6502 39.9174 40.5901
August 42.2965 40.8251 41.7221
September 42.3773 40.9451 41.6037
October 41.7525 41.2109 41.4951
November 42.1937 41.2363 41.8259
December 44.0276 41.1632 42.7409