YEARLY HIGH
14.0452 MAD
YEARLY LOW
12.9281 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.5119 MAD

2023 XDR to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XDR to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 14.0452. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 14, dropping to 12.9281.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1170 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.7467 to the December average rate of 13.3910, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 14.0452 was down 9.36% compared to the 2022 peak of 15.4950, 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 70,226 MAD
2022 Average 69,623 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 64,641 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,585.23 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

13.8672
13.0147
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 13.6661, compared to 13.3576 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.6661
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.3576

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was August, with a trading range of 0.5305 MAD (High: 13.4964 / Low: 12.9659). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1379 MAD (High: 13.5016 / Low: 13.3637).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.5305
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1379

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3263 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3263

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 13.7467) against the same month in 2022 (average: 13.0343), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7124 (+5.47%).

2023 Avg (January) 13.7467
2022 Avg (January) 13.0343

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.0452 13.5567 13.7467
February 13.8889 13.7060 13.7962
March 13.9095 13.6461 13.7808
April 13.7605 13.3813 13.6715
May 13.7272 13.4711 13.5897
June 13.6166 13.1953 13.4120
July 13.2314 12.9281 13.0858
August 13.4964 12.9659 13.2175
September 13.6083 13.4183 13.5268
October 13.6199 13.3902 13.4909
November 13.5016 13.3637 13.4337
December 13.5579 13.2024 13.3910