YEARLY HIGH
7.2577 MAD
YEARLY LOW
6.3229 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.8339 MAD

2016 NZD to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NZD to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 7.2577. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 6.3229.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9348 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.4842 to the December average rate of 7.1044, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 7.2577 was down 4.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 7.6390, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 36,288 MAD
2015 Average 34,115 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 31,614 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,673.95 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

7.1806
6.4209
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 6.6036, compared to 7.0642 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4606 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.6036
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.0642

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.4695 MAD (High: 6.7924 / Low: 6.3229). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1338 MAD (High: 7.1055 / Low: 6.9717).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4695
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1338

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0798 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0798

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 7.1044) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.6837), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4207 (+6.29%).

2016 Avg (December) 7.1044
2015 Avg (December) 6.6837

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.7924 6.3229 6.4842
February 6.6072 6.3900 6.4876
March 6.7094 6.4604 6.5841
April 6.7971 6.5321 6.6524
May 6.7166 6.5092 6.5727
June 6.9897 6.6390 6.8405
July 7.1685 6.8551 7.0010
August 7.1055 6.9717 7.0287
September 7.2397 7.0169 7.1007
October 7.1331 6.9154 7.0329
November 7.2467 7.0300 7.1173
December 7.2577 7.0016 7.1044