YEARLY HIGH
0.0323 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0270 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0279 MAD

2016 MRO to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MRO to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.0323. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 23, dropping to 0.0270.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0053 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0296 to the December average rate of 0.0282, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0323 was down 7.24% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0348, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 161 MAD
2015 Average 158 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 135 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.27 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0299
0.0271
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.0282, compared to 0.0277 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0282
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0277

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0036 MAD (High: 0.0323 / Low: 0.0287). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 MAD (High: 0.0274 / Low: 0.0272).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0296) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0322), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0025 (-7.79%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0296
2015 Avg (January) 0.0322

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0323 0.0287 0.0296
February 0.0294 0.0281 0.0286
March 0.0288 0.0281 0.0284
April 0.0282 0.0277 0.0279
May 0.0280 0.0272 0.0275
June 0.0276 0.0270 0.0273
July 0.0278 0.0274 0.0276
August 0.0276 0.0271 0.0274
September 0.0274 0.0272 0.0273
October 0.0278 0.0273 0.0275
November 0.0283 0.0274 0.0279
December 0.0285 0.0279 0.0282