2018 AED to MAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6167 MAD

YEARLY LOW

2.4818 MAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5555 MAD

2018 AED to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AED to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 2.6167. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 2.4818.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1349 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5191 to the December average rate of 2.5969, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.6167 was down 5.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.7751, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,084 MAD

2017 Average 13,210 MAD

Yearly Trough Low 12,409 MAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 674.45 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.6066

2.4908

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED 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 2.5300, compared to 2.5810 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0510 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5300

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5810

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0684 MAD (High: 2.6044 / Low: 2.5360). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0209 MAD (High: 2.5858 / Low: 2.5649).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0684

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0209

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0208 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0208

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2.5969) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.5653), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0316 (+1.23%).

2018 Avg (December) 2.5969

2017 Avg (December) 2.5653

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5539	2.4891	2.5191
February	2.5216	2.4818	2.5022
March	2.5114	2.4843	2.5005
April	2.5299	2.4940	2.5082
May	2.6044	2.5360	2.5647
June	2.6010	2.5666	2.5852
July	2.5858	2.5649	2.5749
August	2.6071	2.5540	2.5817
September	2.5742	2.5446	2.5609
October	2.6052	2.5663	2.5819
November	2.6110	2.5745	2.5895
December	2.6167	2.5809	2.5969