2018 AWG to MAD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 AWG to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the AWG to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 5.3518. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 5.0771.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2747 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1678 to the December average rate of 5.2987, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.3518 was down 5.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.6836, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AWG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
AWG to MAD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.1969, compared to 5.2766 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0796 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.1481 MAD (High: 5.3518 / Low: 5.2038). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0557 MAD (High: 5.3106 / Low: 5.2549).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.0586 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 5.2677) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.4605), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1928 (-3.53%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.2405 | 5.1040 | 5.1678 |
| February | 5.1816 | 5.0771 | 5.1320 |
| March | 5.1800 | 5.1121 | 5.1452 |
| April | 5.1984 | 5.1183 | 5.1589 |
| May | 5.3518 | 5.2038 | 5.2677 |
| June | 5.3458 | 5.2735 | 5.3100 |
| July | 5.3106 | 5.2549 | 5.2874 |
| August | 5.3381 | 5.2336 | 5.2900 |
| September | 5.2747 | 5.1909 | 5.2314 |
| October | 5.3147 | 5.2355 | 5.2682 |
| November | 5.3281 | 5.2535 | 5.2836 |
| December | 5.3396 | 5.2665 | 5.2987 |