YEARLY HIGH
0.3588 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.2978 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3261 MAD

2016 UYU to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UYU to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 0.3588. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 0.2978.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0610 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3232 to the December average rate of 0.3515, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3588 was down 10.65% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4016, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,794 MAD
2015 Average 1,794 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 1,489 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 304.96 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3563
0.2985
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 0.3108, compared to 0.3413 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0305 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3108
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3413

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0138 MAD (High: 0.3588 / Low: 0.3451). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 MAD (High: 0.3188 / Low: 0.3107).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0138
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0139 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0139

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.3515) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3331), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0184 (+5.54%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.3515
2015 Avg (December) 0.3331

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3313 0.3183 0.3232
February 0.3190 0.3054 0.3093
March 0.3063 0.2978 0.3033
April 0.3119 0.3025 0.3062
May 0.3146 0.3014 0.3073
June 0.3188 0.3107 0.3154
July 0.3302 0.3190 0.3240
August 0.3407 0.3270 0.3360
September 0.3419 0.3309 0.3374
October 0.3535 0.3410 0.3488
November 0.3565 0.3466 0.3502
December 0.3588 0.3451 0.3515