YEARLY HIGH
0.0199 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0190 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0194 MAD

2018 AMD to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AMD to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 0.0199. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.0190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0192 to the December average rate of 0.0197, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0199 was down 5.69% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0211, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 99 MAD
2017 Average 101 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 95 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.59 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0197
0.0190
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 0.0193, compared to 0.0196 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0193
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0196

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0006 MAD (High: 0.0198 / Low: 0.0192). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 MAD (High: 0.0192 / Low: 0.0190).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0197) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0195), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.98%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0197
2017 Avg (December) 0.0195

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0194 0.0190 0.0192
February 0.0193 0.0190 0.0191
March 0.0192 0.0190 0.0191
April 0.0193 0.0190 0.0192
May 0.0198 0.0192 0.0195
June 0.0198 0.0195 0.0197
July 0.0198 0.0195 0.0197
August 0.0199 0.0194 0.0197
September 0.0195 0.0193 0.0194
October 0.0197 0.0194 0.0196
November 0.0197 0.0194 0.0196
December 0.0199 0.0195 0.0197