YEARLY HIGH
1.4619 SCR
YEARLY LOW
1.2356 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3281 SCR

2023 MAD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the MAD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 1.4619. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.2356.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2264 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3241 to the December average rate of 1.3382, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.4619 was down 9.83% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.6213, 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 7,310 SCR
2022 Average 6,697 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 6,178 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,131.88 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.3815
1.2756
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to SCR 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 1.3298, compared to 1.3264 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3298
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3264

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.1597 SCR (High: 1.3953 / Low: 1.2356). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0879 SCR (High: 1.3668 / Low: 1.2789).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1597
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0879

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0665 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0665

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 1.3727) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.2961), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0765 (+5.90%).

2023 Avg (July) 1.3727
2022 Avg (July) 1.2961

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3953 1.2356 1.3241
February 1.3845 1.2507 1.3165
March 1.3625 1.2595 1.3036
April 1.3797 1.2698 1.3343
May 1.3941 1.2892 1.3361
June 1.4269 1.2929 1.3641
July 1.4619 1.3331 1.3727
August 1.3916 1.3007 1.3509
September 1.3324 1.2414 1.2844
October 1.3439 1.2389 1.2974
November 1.3668 1.2789 1.3149
December 1.4113 1.2727 1.3382