YEARLY HIGH
0.4218 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.3867 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4023 PLN

2016 MAD to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MAD to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 0.4218. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 0.3867.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0351 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4090 to the December average rate of 0.4161, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4218 was up 4.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4039, 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 2,109 PLN
2015 Average 1,934 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 1,934 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 175.58 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4183
0.3915
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to PLN 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 0.4014, compared to 0.4031 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4014
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4031

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0200 PLN (High: 0.4165 / Low: 0.3964). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 PLN (High: 0.4089 / Low: 0.4023).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0200
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0103 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0103

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.4161) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3981), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0180 (+4.51%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.4161
2015 Avg (December) 0.3981

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4165 0.3964 0.4090
February 0.4089 0.4023 0.4049
March 0.4027 0.3873 0.3947
April 0.4031 0.3867 0.3937
May 0.4072 0.3977 0.4033
June 0.4117 0.3945 0.4028
July 0.4097 0.3991 0.4050
August 0.4007 0.3911 0.3947
September 0.4012 0.3929 0.3967
October 0.4019 0.3922 0.3975
November 0.4168 0.3967 0.4087
December 0.4218 0.4130 0.4161