YEARLY HIGH
0.0177 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0152 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0163 MAD

2020 SOS to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SOS to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 0.0177. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0152.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0166 to the December average rate of 0.0155, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0177 was up 5.17% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0168, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 89 MAD
2019 Average 83 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 76 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.53 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0177
0.0153
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0168, compared to 0.0159 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0168
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0159

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0012 MAD (High: 0.0174 / Low: 0.0162). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 MAD (High: 0.0166 / Low: 0.0164).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.0175) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0166), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+4.96%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.0175
2019 Avg (April) 0.0166

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0166 0.0164 0.0166
February 0.0168 0.0164 0.0166
March 0.0174 0.0162 0.0166
April 0.0177 0.0170 0.0175
May 0.0171 0.0168 0.0170
June 0.0169 0.0166 0.0167
July 0.0167 0.0159 0.0164
August 0.0161 0.0158 0.0159
September 0.0160 0.0157 0.0159
October 0.0160 0.0157 0.0158
November 0.0159 0.0155 0.0157
December 0.0160 0.0152 0.0155