YEARLY HIGH
0.2828 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.2647 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2756 XCD

2016 MAD to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MAD to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.2828. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.2647.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0181 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2727 to the December average rate of 0.2671, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2828 was down 4.85% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2972, 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 1,414 XCD
2015 Average 1,386 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 1,324 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 90.52 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2812
0.2659
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to XCD 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 0.2773, compared to 0.2739 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2773
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2739

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0081 XCD (High: 0.2806 / Low: 0.2725). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 XCD (High: 0.2788 / Low: 0.2767).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0081
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.2795) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2777), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0018 (+0.64%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.2795
2015 Avg (May) 0.2777

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2750 0.2708 0.2727
February 0.2801 0.2728 0.2763
March 0.2806 0.2725 0.2768
April 0.2815 0.2786 0.2799
May 0.2828 0.2767 0.2795
June 0.2807 0.2754 0.2784
July 0.2769 0.2740 0.2755
August 0.2804 0.2755 0.2775
September 0.2788 0.2767 0.2777
October 0.2780 0.2722 0.2749
November 0.2757 0.2677 0.2709
December 0.2709 0.2647 0.2671