YEARLY HIGH
604.0741 PYG
YEARLY LOW
562.2397 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
579.0055 PYG

2016 MAD to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MAD to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 604.0741. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 562.2397.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 41.8344 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 595.0522 to the December average rate of 572.6490, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 604.0741 was up 1.87% compared to the 2015 peak of 592.9784, 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 3,020,371 PYG
2015 Average 2,668,787 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 2,811,199 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 209,172.00 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

597.6685
566.2736
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to PYG 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 585.6999, compared to 572.3112 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.3887 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 585.6999
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 572.3112

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 25.5507 PYG (High: 604.0741 / Low: 578.5234). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.0883 PYG (High: 584.5999 / Low: 577.5116).

February Spread (Volatile) ±25.5507
May Spread (Stable) ±7.0883

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 12.2734 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.2734

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 593.2392) against the same month in 2015 (average: 499.4619), the exchange rate shifted by +93.7773 (+18.78%).

2016 Avg (February) 593.2392
2015 Avg (February) 499.4619

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 600.0485 584.3703 595.0522
February 604.0741 578.5234 593.2392
March 592.0448 575.7513 583.9272
April 586.3912 569.7921 577.7831
May 584.5999 577.5116 581.4351
June 588.6685 573.9120 582.7623
July 575.9189 566.6990 570.4889
August 575.4284 564.5917 568.8898
September 574.4207 566.6281 571.3954
October 578.8914 567.6141 571.6714
November 584.6625 572.5276 578.7725
December 583.9066 562.2397 572.6490