YEARLY HIGH
2.4978 MAD
YEARLY LOW
1.2537 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7018 MAD

2016 SRD to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SRD to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 2.4978. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 21, dropping to 1.2537.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2441 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4811 to the December average rate of 1.3733, the exchange rate registered a net change of -44.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.4978 was down 19.08% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.0867, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,489 MAD
2015 Average 14,646 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 6,269 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,220.64 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.5995
1.1787
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 2.0441, compared to 1.3596 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6846 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0441
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3596

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.2205 MAD (High: 1.9097 / Low: 1.6892). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0197 MAD (High: 1.3960 / Low: 1.3763).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2205
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0197

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.6279 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6279

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.4811) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.8403), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3592 (-12.65%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.4811
2015 Avg (January) 2.8403

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4978 2.4596 2.4811
February 2.4799 2.4156 2.4490
March 2.4822 2.4107 2.4455
April 1.9097 1.6892 1.8176
May 1.7255 1.5068 1.6645
June 1.5166 1.3788 1.4071
July 1.3960 1.3763 1.3886
August 1.3837 1.3243 1.3539
September 1.3584 1.2537 1.2971
October 1.4484 1.2733 1.3622
November 1.4158 1.3671 1.3822
December 1.3839 1.3625 1.3733