YEARLY HIGH
46.9016 NGN
YEARLY LOW
42.0122 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.8638 NGN

2021 MAD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MAD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 46.9016. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 42.0122.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8895 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.5504 to the December average rate of 44.4306, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 46.9016 was up 6.53% compared to the 2020 peak of 44.0276, 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 234,508 NGN
2020 Average 200,519 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 210,061 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,447.44 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

46.7271
42.7521
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 44.3185, compared to 45.4090 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0905 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.3185
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.4090

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 4.2606 NGN (High: 46.9016 / Low: 42.6410). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3042 NGN (High: 46.1627 / Low: 45.8586).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.2606
July Spread (Stable) ±0.3042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.5307 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5307

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 45.6583) against the same month in 2020 (average: 39.5066), the exchange rate shifted by +6.1517 (+15.57%).

2021 Avg (May) 45.6583
2020 Avg (May) 39.5066

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 44.8355 42.5140 43.5504
February 46.2503 42.2692 43.5935
March 45.7232 42.0122 43.0834
April 45.9779 42.0553 43.6299
May 46.9016 42.6410 45.6583
June 46.7840 45.9942 46.3958
July 46.1627 45.8586 45.9905
August 46.2565 45.6919 45.8830
September 46.1425 45.3642 45.8944
October 45.6503 45.2471 45.3932
November 45.4860 44.3243 44.8625
December 44.7627 44.1507 44.4306