YEARLY HIGH
0.6580 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.6147 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6288 SDG

2016 MAD to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MAD to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 0.6580. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 0.6147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0434 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6176 to the December average rate of 0.6421, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6580 was up 2.38% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6427, 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 3,290 SDG
2015 Average 3,084 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 3,073 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 216.88 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6516
0.6145
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to SDG 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 0.6257, compared to 0.6320 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6257
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6320

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.0342 SDG (High: 0.6517 / Low: 0.6176). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 SDG (High: 0.6340 / Low: 0.6285).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0342
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.6485) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6110), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0375 (+6.13%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.6485
2015 Avg (November) 0.6110

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6226 0.6147 0.6176
February 0.6333 0.6159 0.6239
March 0.6340 0.6156 0.6247
April 0.6340 0.6285 0.6316
May 0.6377 0.6228 0.6297
June 0.6317 0.6188 0.6266
July 0.6259 0.6175 0.6202
August 0.6318 0.6201 0.6248
September 0.6303 0.6230 0.6262
October 0.6517 0.6176 0.6303
November 0.6580 0.6433 0.6485
December 0.6498 0.6354 0.6421