2016 MAD to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 MAD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the MAD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 63.8801. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 54.6711.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.2090 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 62.4833 to the December average rate of 56.6567, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 63.8801 was down 19.36% compared to the 2015 peak of 79.2153, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
MAD to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 62.3490, compared to 58.7926 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.5564 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 3.9155 SOS (High: 58.9151 / Low: 54.9996). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5985 SOS (High: 60.3833 / Low: 59.7848).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.9059 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 62.7451) against the same month in 2015 (average: 70.9546), the exchange rate shifted by -8.2095 (-11.57%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63.1878 | 61.5674 | 62.4833 |
| February | 63.5604 | 61.7147 | 62.6874 |
| March | 63.8801 | 61.5529 | 62.7451 |
| April | 63.8505 | 62.4166 | 63.1682 |
| May | 63.5496 | 60.5888 | 62.4579 |
| June | 62.0994 | 59.5941 | 60.5520 |
| July | 60.2053 | 58.4751 | 59.3895 |
| August | 60.6232 | 58.9935 | 59.8651 |
| September | 60.3833 | 59.7848 | 60.0169 |
| October | 60.4002 | 58.0825 | 59.1960 |
| November | 58.9151 | 54.9996 | 57.6315 |
| December | 58.2012 | 54.6711 | 56.6567 |