2016 SDG to MAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6269 MAD

YEARLY LOW

1.5197 MAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5906 MAD

2016 SDG to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SDG to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 1.6269. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 1.5197.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1072 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6193 to the December average rate of 1.5574, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.6269 was down 5.18% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.7158, 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 8,134 MAD

2015 Average 8,109 MAD

Yearly Trough Low 7,598 MAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 536.19 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.6270

1.5343

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 1.5984, compared to 1.5827 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0157 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5984

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5827

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.0849 MAD (High: 1.6192 / Low: 1.5343). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0137 MAD (High: 1.5910 / Low: 1.5773).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0849

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0137

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0450 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0450

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.6193) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.5981), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0212 (+1.32%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.6193

2015 Avg (January) 1.5981

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6269	1.6062	1.6193
February	1.6236	1.5790	1.6029
March	1.6245	1.5772	1.6009
April	1.5910	1.5773	1.5833
May	1.6056	1.5682	1.5882
June	1.6161	1.5830	1.5959
July	1.6195	1.5977	1.6125
August	1.6126	1.5827	1.6004
September	1.6050	1.5866	1.5970
October	1.6192	1.5343	1.5870
November	1.5544	1.5197	1.5420
December	1.5738	1.5389	1.5574