YEARLY HIGH
14.6375 MAD
YEARLY LOW
11.9762 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.2814 MAD

2016 SHP to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SHP to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 14.6375. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 11.9762.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6613 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.2696 to the December average rate of 12.6171, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 14.6375 was down 5.25% compared to the 2015 peak of 15.4489, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 73,188 MAD
2015 Average 74,502 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 59,881 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,306.63 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

14.4836
11.9151
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SHP 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 13.9687, compared to 12.5942 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3745 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.9687
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.5942

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 1.4587 MAD (High: 14.4341 / Low: 12.9754). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3307 MAD (High: 14.0593 / Low: 13.7286).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.4587
March Spread (Stable) ±0.3307

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.8931 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8931

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 14.2696) against the same month in 2015 (average: 14.1966), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0730 (+0.51%).

2016 Avg (January) 14.2696
2015 Avg (January) 14.1966

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.6375 13.9929 14.2696
February 14.3022 13.6885 13.9888
March 14.0593 13.7286 13.9183
April 14.1190 13.5443 13.8119
May 14.3186 13.8658 14.0337
June 14.4341 12.9754 13.7898
July 13.0688 12.6354 12.8967
August 13.0023 12.5517 12.7342
September 13.0560 12.5963 12.7802
October 12.6061 11.9762 12.1292
November 12.6057 12.0380 12.4076
December 12.7707 12.4172 12.6171