YEARLY HIGH
0.0025 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0017 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0021 MAD

2016 SLL to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SLL to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 0.0025. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 0.0017.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0024 to the December average rate of 0.0018, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0025 was down 5.81% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0026, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12 MAD
2015 Average 12 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 9 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.84 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0025
0.0017
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.0024, compared to 0.0018 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0024
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0018

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0006 MAD (High: 0.0025 / Low: 0.0019). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MAD (High: 0.0018 / Low: 0.0018).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0025) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0022), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+9.01%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0025
2015 Avg (May) 0.0022

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0024 0.0023 0.0024
February 0.0024 0.0024 0.0024
March 0.0024 0.0024 0.0024
April 0.0025 0.0024 0.0024
May 0.0025 0.0024 0.0025
June 0.0025 0.0019 0.0024
July 0.0018 0.0018 0.0018
August 0.0018 0.0017 0.0018
September 0.0018 0.0017 0.0017
October 0.0018 0.0017 0.0017
November 0.0018 0.0017 0.0018
December 0.0019 0.0018 0.0018