2016 MAD to USD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1046 USD

YEARLY LOW

0.0979 USD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1020 USD

2016 MAD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MAD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.1046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.0979.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0067 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1010 to the December average rate of 0.0989, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1046 was down 4.90% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1100, 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 523 USD

2015 Average 513 USD

Yearly Trough Low 490 USD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.40 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1040

0.0984

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MAD to USD 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 0.1026, compared to 0.1015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1026

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1015

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0031 USD (High: 0.1022 / Low: 0.0991). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 USD (High: 0.1033 / Low: 0.1025).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.1034) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1028), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+0.56%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.1034

2015 Avg (May) 0.1028

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1018	0.1003	0.1010
February	0.1037	0.1010	0.1023
March	0.1039	0.1009	0.1025
April	0.1041	0.1031	0.1036
May	0.1046	0.1024	0.1034
June	0.1038	0.1019	0.1030
July	0.1024	0.1015	0.1020
August	0.1039	0.1021	0.1028
September	0.1033	0.1025	0.1029
October	0.1030	0.1008	0.1018
November	0.1022	0.0991	0.1004
December	0.1002	0.0979	0.0989