YEARLY HIGH
14.0220 MAD
YEARLY LOW
12.8182 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.2201 MAD

2020 XDR to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XDR to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 14.0220. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 12.8182.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2038 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.2585 to the December average rate of 12.9210, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 14.0220 was up 3.99% compared to the 2019 peak of 13.4845, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 70,110 MAD
2019 Average 66,538 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 64,091 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,019.08 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

13.9103
12.8310
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 13.4006, compared to 13.0396 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3610 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.4006
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.0396

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.6614 MAD (High: 13.8092 / Low: 13.1478). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1001 MAD (High: 13.3092 / Low: 13.2091).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6614
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3840 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3840

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 13.8204) against the same month in 2019 (average: 13.4180), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4024 (+3.00%).

2020 Avg (April) 13.8204
2019 Avg (April) 13.4180

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.3092 13.2091 13.2585
February 13.3062 13.1662 13.2500
March 13.8092 13.1478 13.2834
April 14.0220 13.4937 13.8204
May 13.5270 13.3469 13.4364
June 13.4151 13.2768 13.3547
July 13.3804 13.1169 13.2703
August 13.1859 12.9509 13.0337
September 13.0925 12.9473 13.0249
October 13.0716 12.9407 13.0070
November 13.0484 12.9205 12.9805
December 13.3670 12.8182 12.9210