2016 MAD to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2316.7354 STD

YEARLY LOW

2143.7589 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2258.6743 STD

2016 MAD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MAD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 2316.7354. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 2143.7589.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 172.9765 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2275.2786 to the December average rate of 2301.6972, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2316.7354 was up 0.31% compared to the 2015 peak of 2309.5373, 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 11,583,677 STD

2015 Average 11,320,147 STD

Yearly Trough Low 10,718,794 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 864,882.55 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2308.4729

2227.1643

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MAD to STD 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 2252.1323, compared to 2265.2162 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.0839 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2252.1323

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2265.2162

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 123.5730 STD (High: 2267.3319 / Low: 2143.7589). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.6899 STD (High: 2258.1377 / Low: 2242.4478).

June Spread (Volatile) ±123.5730

September Spread (Stable) ±15.6899

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 24.6490 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -24.6490

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2301.6972) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2271.5394), the exchange rate shifted by +30.1577 (+1.33%).

2016 Avg (December) 2301.6972

2015 Avg (December) 2271.5394

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2283.7064	2265.8782	2275.2786
February	2295.4094	2244.5547	2264.6521
March	2287.2100	2238.6136	2258.5890
April	2245.3205	2219.9355	2233.9400
May	2261.0506	2214.4461	2237.5483
June	2267.3319	2143.7589	2242.7861
July	2268.4871	2244.1457	2256.7299
August	2259.1814	2234.9853	2247.2571
September	2258.1377	2242.4478	2248.5805
October	2276.5005	2223.3199	2259.4340
November	2301.8718	2246.7620	2277.5987
December	2316.7354	2283.1910	2301.6972