YEARLY HIGH
0.3042 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.2624 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2849 XCD

2020 MAD to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MAD to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 0.3042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 6, dropping to 0.2624.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0418 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2813 to the December average rate of 0.3009, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3042 was up 6.28% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2862, 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 1,521 XCD
2019 Average 1,405 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 1,312 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 209.04 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3043
0.2633
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 0.2767, compared to 0.2932 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0165 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2767
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2932

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0193 XCD (High: 0.2868 / Low: 0.2674). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 XCD (High: 0.2824 / Low: 0.2801).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0193
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0125 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.3009) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2809), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0200 (+7.13%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.3009
2019 Avg (December) 0.2809

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2824 0.2801 0.2813
February 0.2816 0.2774 0.2793
March 0.2868 0.2674 0.2792
April 0.2734 0.2624 0.2667
May 0.2762 0.2727 0.2744
June 0.2807 0.2764 0.2792
July 0.2900 0.2781 0.2830
August 0.2954 0.2890 0.2927
September 0.2964 0.2908 0.2931
October 0.2954 0.2918 0.2935
November 0.2981 0.2923 0.2959
December 0.3042 0.2904 0.3009