YEARLY HIGH
0.0742 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0727 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0734 XDR

2016 MAD to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MAD to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 0.0742. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.0727.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0730 to the December average rate of 0.0734, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0742 was down 2.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0761, 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 371 XDR
2015 Average 367 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 363 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.70 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0738
0.0730
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to XDR 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 0.0733, compared to 0.0735 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0733
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0735

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0012 XDR (High: 0.0742 / Low: 0.0730). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 XDR (High: 0.0738 / Low: 0.0733).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.0735) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0732), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.51%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.0735
2015 Avg (August) 0.0732

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0735 0.0727 0.0730
February 0.0738 0.0730 0.0734
March 0.0739 0.0730 0.0734
April 0.0738 0.0732 0.0735
May 0.0736 0.0729 0.0733
June 0.0735 0.0727 0.0732
July 0.0735 0.0730 0.0733
August 0.0742 0.0730 0.0735
September 0.0738 0.0733 0.0735
October 0.0741 0.0734 0.0737
November 0.0738 0.0731 0.0735
December 0.0738 0.0730 0.0734