2016 MAD to XPF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 MAD to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the MAD to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 11.3172. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 10.8556.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4616 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.0859 to the December average rate of 11.2121, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11.3172 was up 0.51% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.2592, 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 2016.
MAD to XPF 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 10.9750, compared to 11.0244 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0494 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.2280 XPF (High: 11.1766 / Low: 10.9486). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0600 XPF (High: 10.9663 / Low: 10.9064).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0870 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 11.2121) against the same month in 2015 (average: 11.0726), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1395 (+1.26%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.1298 | 11.0466 | 11.0859 |
| February | 11.0713 | 10.9156 | 10.9990 |
| March | 11.0936 | 10.9097 | 10.9920 |
| April | 10.9640 | 10.8733 | 10.9115 |
| May | 11.0736 | 10.8556 | 10.9262 |
| June | 11.0337 | 10.8627 | 10.9354 |
| July | 11.0217 | 10.9258 | 10.9830 |
| August | 10.9776 | 10.8877 | 10.9346 |
| September | 10.9663 | 10.9064 | 10.9389 |
| October | 11.0769 | 10.8897 | 10.9945 |
| November | 11.1766 | 10.9486 | 11.0835 |
| December | 11.3172 | 11.0982 | 11.2121 |