YEARLY HIGH
7.8161 MAD
YEARLY LOW
7.1933 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.5396 MAD

2023 SGD to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SGD to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 7.8161. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 8, dropping to 7.1933.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6227 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.7246 to the December average rate of 7.5419, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 7.8161 was down 0.79% compared to the 2022 peak of 7.8786, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 39,080 MAD
2022 Average 36,832 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 35,967 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,113.61 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

7.7704
7.2511
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 7.6276, compared to 7.4517 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1759 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.6276
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.4517

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was August, with a trading range of 0.3178 MAD (High: 7.5111 / Low: 7.1933). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0820 MAD (High: 7.5795 / Low: 7.4975).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3178
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0820

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1697 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1697

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 7.7246) against the same month in 2022 (average: 6.8781), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8465 (+12.31%).

2023 Avg (January) 7.7246
2022 Avg (January) 6.8781

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.8161 7.6208 7.7246
February 7.7939 7.6775 7.7272
March 7.7543 7.6119 7.7023
April 7.7160 7.4163 7.6047
May 7.5956 7.4485 7.5426
June 7.5684 7.3192 7.4641
July 7.4131 7.2031 7.2944
August 7.5111 7.1933 7.3286
September 7.5562 7.4419 7.5049
October 7.6002 7.4488 7.5045
November 7.5795 7.4975 7.5359
December 7.6429 7.4593 7.5419