YEARLY HIGH
1.2051 MAD
YEARLY LOW
1.1317 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1799 MAD

2024 SBD to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the SBD to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.2051. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 1.1317.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0733 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1818 to the December average rate of 1.1954, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.2051 was down 5.29% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.2724, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,025 MAD
2023 Average 6,065 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 5,659 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 366.72 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.1999
1.1458
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 1.1839, compared to 1.1758 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1839
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1758

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 0.0502 MAD (High: 1.1974 / Low: 1.1472). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0160 MAD (High: 1.1960 / Low: 1.1800).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0502
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0160

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0166 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0166

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 1.1954) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.1872), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0081 (+0.69%).

2024 Avg (December) 1.1954
2023 Avg (December) 1.1872

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1930 1.1750 1.1818
February 1.1960 1.1800 1.1898
March 1.1974 1.1472 1.1877
April 1.2025 1.1795 1.1905
May 1.1920 1.1642 1.1773
June 1.1866 1.1642 1.1763
July 1.1821 1.1586 1.1669
August 1.1725 1.1317 1.1503
September 1.1713 1.1493 1.1662
October 1.1950 1.1761 1.1856
November 1.2017 1.1798 1.1906
December 1.2051 1.1871 1.1954