YEARLY HIGH
1.7158 MAD
YEARLY LOW
1.5559 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6216 MAD

2015 SDG to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SDG to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 1.7158. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 1.5559.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1599 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5981 to the December average rate of 1.6086, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.7158 was up 7.89% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.5903, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,579 MAD
2014 Average 7,387 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 7,779 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 799.46 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.6720
1.5846
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 1.6301, compared to 1.6131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0171 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6301
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 0.1031 MAD (High: 1.7158 / Low: 1.6127). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0239 MAD (High: 1.6018 / Low: 1.5779).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1031
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0239

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0367 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0367

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 1.6647) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.4293), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2354 (+16.47%).

2015 Avg (March) 1.6647
2014 Avg (March) 1.4293

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6282 1.5559 1.5981
February 1.6375 1.5892 1.6006
March 1.7158 1.6127 1.6647
April 1.6868 1.6283 1.6637
May 1.6510 1.6036 1.6311
June 1.6513 1.6103 1.6226
July 1.6599 1.6266 1.6415
August 1.6372 1.5661 1.6048
September 1.6018 1.5779 1.5919
October 1.6183 1.5776 1.5951
November 1.6522 1.6103 1.6366
December 1.6498 1.5566 1.6086