YEARLY HIGH
2357.8047 STD
YEARLY LOW
2248.4762 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2305.1184 STD

2021 MAD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MAD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 2357.8047. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 2248.4762.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 109.3285 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2297.0641 to the December average rate of 2292.3089, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2357.8047 was up 0.76% compared to the 2020 peak of 2339.9823, 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 11,789,023 STD
2020 Average 11,336,084 STD
Yearly Trough Low 11,242,381 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 546,642.58 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2348.5534
2272.1751
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to STD 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 2305.1538, compared to 2305.0831 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0708 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2305.1538
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2305.0831

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 68.8849 STD (High: 2352.4552 / Low: 2283.5703). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 25.6827 STD (High: 2327.1329 / Low: 2301.4502).

June Spread (Volatile) ±68.8849
October Spread (Stable) ±25.6827

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 27.6382 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -27.6382

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 2342.1885) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2238.6915), the exchange rate shifted by +103.4970 (+4.62%).

2021 Avg (May) 2342.1885
2020 Avg (May) 2238.6915

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2327.4890 2281.8374 2297.0641
February 2292.2526 2254.9066 2278.5400
March 2301.4746 2248.4762 2282.0763
April 2335.7311 2291.5802 2316.5036
May 2357.8047 2312.7503 2342.1885
June 2352.4552 2283.5703 2314.5503
July 2321.5347 2294.3308 2304.9692
August 2326.9331 2294.1802 2311.7739
September 2326.0254 2294.6902 2312.0982
October 2327.1329 2301.4502 2312.6563
November 2311.9215 2272.9687 2296.6918
December 2313.6817 2275.3263 2292.3089