YEARLY HIGH
7.5399 MAD
YEARLY LOW
7.0015 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.2430 MAD

2018 CAD to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 7.5399. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 7.0015.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5385 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.4432 to the December average rate of 7.0925, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7.5399 was down 2.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.7242, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 37,700 MAD
2017 Average 37,394 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 35,007 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,692.43 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7.4783
7.0574
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 7.2736, compared to 7.2125 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0611 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.2736
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.2125

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.2199 MAD (High: 7.4360 / Low: 7.2160). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1029 MAD (High: 7.3321 / Low: 7.2293).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2199
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2040 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 7.4432) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.6159), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1727 (-2.27%).

2018 Avg (January) 7.4432
2017 Avg (January) 7.6159

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.5399 7.4000 7.4432
February 7.4360 7.2160 7.3084
March 7.1888 7.0057 7.1044
April 7.2999 7.1241 7.2302
May 7.3863 7.2510 7.3180
June 7.3400 7.1321 7.2373
July 7.2570 7.1461 7.2035
August 7.3321 7.2293 7.2693
September 7.3381 7.1492 7.2203
October 7.3721 7.2253 7.2811
November 7.2744 7.1385 7.2084
December 7.2015 7.0015 7.0925