YEARLY HIGH
10.2093 MAD
YEARLY LOW
9.5574 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.8029 MAD

2016 BMD to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BMD to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 10.2093. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 9.5574.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6519 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.9058 to the December average rate of 10.1138, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 10.2093 was up 0.76% compared to the 2015 peak of 10.1320, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 51,047 MAD
2015 Average 48,749 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 47,787 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,259.28 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

10.1595
9.6108
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 9.7464, compared to 9.8594 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1130 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7464
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.8594

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.3046 MAD (High: 10.0927 / Low: 9.7881). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0756 MAD (High: 9.7568 / Low: 9.6812).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3046
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0756

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1295 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1295

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 10.1138) against the same month in 2015 (average: 9.8931), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2207 (+2.23%).

2016 Avg (December) 10.1138
2015 Avg (December) 9.8931

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.9726 9.8201 9.9058
February 9.9010 9.6441 9.7763
March 9.9104 9.6249 9.7578
April 9.7011 9.6027 9.6565
May 9.7683 9.5574 9.6728
June 9.8140 9.6306 9.7094
July 9.8502 9.7613 9.8053
August 9.7979 9.6243 9.7283
September 9.7568 9.6812 9.7212
October 9.9158 9.7104 9.8218
November 10.0927 9.7881 9.9659
December 10.2093 9.9787 10.1138