2020 MAD to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 MAD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the MAD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 2339.9823. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 6, dropping to 2140.8692.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 199.1131 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2244.1218 to the December average rate of 2301.7815, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2339.9823 was up 2.90% compared to the 2019 peak of 2273.9264, 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 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2247.7523, compared to 2286.4234 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 38.6712 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 149.6137 STD (High: 2339.9823 / Low: 2190.3685). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 18.1852 STD (High: 2252.6955 / Low: 2234.5103).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and August, 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 106.7365 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 2283.4008) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2189.9207), the exchange rate shifted by +93.4801 (+4.27%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2252.6955 | 2234.5103 | 2244.1218 |
| February | 2297.7622 | 2241.0542 | 2267.3793 |
| March | 2339.9823 | 2190.3685 | 2283.4008 |
| April | 2230.7402 | 2140.8692 | 2176.6643 |
| May | 2253.9038 | 2224.6462 | 2238.6915 |
| June | 2288.4486 | 2254.9120 | 2276.2560 |
| July | 2317.1780 | 2260.7933 | 2282.2017 |
| August | 2308.1590 | 2271.5464 | 2286.7118 |
| September | 2300.2628 | 2252.5519 | 2273.2440 |
| October | 2294.5613 | 2265.7060 | 2280.1586 |
| November | 2307.1220 | 2276.1132 | 2294.4431 |
| December | 2327.4548 | 2218.5377 | 2301.7815 |