YEARLY HIGH
13.0686 MAD
YEARLY LOW
12.6646 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.8081 MAD

2021 XDR to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XDR to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 13.0686. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 12.6646.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4041 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.8383 to the December average rate of 12.9732, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 13.0686 was down 6.80% compared to the 2020 peak of 14.0220, 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 65,343 MAD
2020 Average 66,095 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 63,323 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,020.30 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

12.9977
12.7035
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 12.8082, compared to 12.8081 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.8082
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.8081

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.2201 MAD (High: 12.9380 / Low: 12.7179). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0605 MAD (High: 12.7511 / Low: 12.6906).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2201
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0605

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0698 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0698

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 12.9732) against the same month in 2020 (average: 12.9210), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0523 (+0.40%).

2021 Avg (December) 12.9732
2020 Avg (December) 12.9210

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.9380 12.7179 12.8383
February 12.9343 12.8238 12.8801
March 12.9369 12.7967 12.8619
April 12.8732 12.7401 12.7921
May 12.8854 12.6872 12.7484
June 12.8047 12.6851 12.7280
July 12.7511 12.6906 12.7290
August 12.8042 12.6856 12.7472
September 12.7982 12.6646 12.7392
October 12.8272 12.7433 12.7909
November 12.9712 12.7659 12.8693
December 13.0686 12.9087 12.9732