YEARLY HIGH
1.2630 MAD
YEARLY LOW
1.1905 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2367 MAD

2024 MOP to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the MOP to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.2630. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 1.1905.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0725 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2362 to the December average rate of 1.2514, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.2630 was down 3.35% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.3067, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MOP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,315 MAD
2023 Average 6,279 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 5,953 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 362.25 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.2559
1.2078
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to MAD 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 1.2440, compared to 1.2294 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0145 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2440
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2294

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 0.0451 MAD (High: 1.2356 / Low: 1.1905). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0155 MAD (High: 1.2206 / Low: 1.2051).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0451
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0155

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0113 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 1.2514) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.2468), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0046 (+0.37%).

2024 Avg (December) 1.2514
2023 Avg (December) 1.2468

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2459 1.2232 1.2362
February 1.2577 1.2399 1.2483
March 1.2578 1.2383 1.2483
April 1.2608 1.2422 1.2519
May 1.2549 1.2319 1.2419
June 1.2490 1.2265 1.2373
July 1.2396 1.2171 1.2260
August 1.2356 1.1905 1.2154
September 1.2206 1.2051 1.2119
October 1.2413 1.2194 1.2298
November 1.2556 1.2260 1.2421
December 1.2630 1.2399 1.2514