YEARLY HIGH
2.5022 MAD
YEARLY LOW
2.2233 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3684 MAD

2016 MYR to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MYR to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 2.5022. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 2.2233.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2789 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2876 to the December average rate of 2.2681, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.5022 was down 9.90% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.7770, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 50,044 MAD
2015 Average 50,211 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 44,466 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,577.69 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.4970
2.2473
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 2.3802, compared to 2.3567 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0235 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3802
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3567

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1752 MAD (High: 2.3985 / Low: 2.2233). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0410 MAD (High: 2.2849 / Low: 2.2439).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1752
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0410

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0829 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0829

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 2.4762) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.7327), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2565 (-9.39%).

2016 Avg (April) 2.4762
2015 Avg (April) 2.7327

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3985 2.2233 2.2876
February 2.3809 2.3195 2.3398
March 2.4770 2.3592 2.4023
April 2.5022 2.4504 2.4762
May 2.4519 2.3708 2.3933
June 2.4436 2.3485 2.3818
July 2.4839 2.4141 2.4417
August 2.4456 2.3917 2.4165
September 2.3945 2.3464 2.3660
October 2.3844 2.3353 2.3531
November 2.3480 2.2533 2.2948
December 2.2849 2.2439 2.2681