YEARLY HIGH
0.7976 SRD
YEARLY LOW
0.4003 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6253 SRD

2016 MAD to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MAD to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 21, valuing the pair at 0.7976. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.4003.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3973 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4031 to the December average rate of 0.7282, the exchange rate registered a net change of 80.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7976 was up 97.41% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4041, 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 3,988 SRD
2015 Average 1,711 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 2,002 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,986.45 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8082
0.3662
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to SRD 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 0.5143, compared to 0.7363 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2221 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5143
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7363

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.0950 SRD (High: 0.7854 / Low: 0.6904). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 SRD (High: 0.4066 / Low: 0.4003).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0950
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0355 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0355

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 0.7714) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3385), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4329 (+127.87%).

2016 Avg (September) 0.7714
2015 Avg (September) 0.3385

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4066 0.4003 0.4031
February 0.4140 0.4032 0.4084
March 0.4148 0.4029 0.4089
April 0.5920 0.5236 0.5518
May 0.6636 0.5795 0.6025
June 0.7253 0.6594 0.7109
July 0.7266 0.7163 0.7202
August 0.7551 0.7227 0.7387
September 0.7976 0.7362 0.7714
October 0.7854 0.6904 0.7359
November 0.7315 0.7063 0.7235
December 0.7340 0.7226 0.7282