YEARLY HIGH
0.2274 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.2145 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2225 BBD

2021 MAD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MAD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 0.2274. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.2145.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0129 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2246 to the December average rate of 0.2161, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2274 was up 1.02% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2251, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,137 BBD
2020 Average 1,054 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 1,072 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64.72 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2269
0.2151
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to BBD 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 0.2242, compared to 0.2208 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2242
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2208

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0048 BBD (High: 0.2208 / Low: 0.2160). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 BBD (High: 0.2215 / Low: 0.2203).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0048
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.2259) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2031), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0228 (+11.25%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.2259
2020 Avg (May) 0.2031

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2273 0.2230 0.2246
February 0.2250 0.2221 0.2236
March 0.2239 0.2203 0.2221
April 0.2253 0.2208 0.2233
May 0.2274 0.2230 0.2259
June 0.2270 0.2243 0.2256
July 0.2244 0.2229 0.2237
August 0.2248 0.2220 0.2230
September 0.2242 0.2206 0.2230
October 0.2215 0.2203 0.2209
November 0.2208 0.2160 0.2183
December 0.2173 0.2145 0.2161