YEARLY HIGH
5.4295 PHP
YEARLY LOW
4.9151 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.2269 PHP

2020 MAD to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MAD to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 5.4295. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 6, dropping to 4.9151.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5144 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2909 to the December average rate of 5.3535, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.4295 was down 2.38% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.5621, 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 27,147 PHP
2019 Average 26,919 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 24,575 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,572.02 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.3889
4.9645
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to PHP 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 5.1836, compared to 5.2701 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0865 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1836
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2701

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3643 PHP (High: 5.3942 / Low: 5.0299). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0684 PHP (High: 5.3089 / Low: 5.2405).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3643
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0684

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 0.2601 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2601

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 5.3535) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.2760), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0775 (+1.47%).

2020 Avg (December) 5.3535
2019 Avg (December) 5.2760

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.3340 5.2591 5.2909
February 5.3154 5.1937 5.2507
March 5.3942 5.0299 5.2599
April 5.1010 4.9151 4.9998
May 5.1822 5.0686 5.1295
June 5.2284 5.1297 5.1708
July 5.2768 5.1091 5.1735
August 5.3203 5.2492 5.2826
September 5.3318 5.2142 5.2609
October 5.3038 5.2249 5.2680
November 5.3089 5.2405 5.2823
December 5.4295 5.1629 5.3535