YEARLY HIGH
5.6454 MAD
YEARLY LOW
5.3598 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5216 MAD

2018 AZN to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 5.6454. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 5.3598.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2856 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.4671 to the December average rate of 5.6028, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.6454 was down 6.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.0568, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 28,227 MAD
2017 Average 28,224 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 26,799 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,427.93 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.6218
5.3933
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 5.4748, compared to 5.5684 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0936 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.4748
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.5684

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1618 MAD (High: 5.5506 / Low: 5.3888). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0451 MAD (High: 5.5789 / Low: 5.5338).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1618
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0451

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0449 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0449

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 5.6028) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.5517), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0510 (+0.92%).

2018 Avg (December) 5.6028
2017 Avg (December) 5.5517

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.5506 5.3888 5.4671
February 5.4863 5.3624 5.4409
March 5.4639 5.3598 5.4169
April 5.4579 5.3807 5.4124
May 5.6190 5.4712 5.5333
June 5.6118 5.5376 5.5785
July 5.5789 5.5338 5.5553
August 5.6250 5.5102 5.5699
September 5.5535 5.4897 5.5251
October 5.6207 5.5369 5.5704
November 5.6332 5.5544 5.5869
December 5.6454 5.5681 5.6028