YEARLY HIGH
9.8850 MAD
YEARLY LOW
9.3384 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.5983 MAD

2018 CHF to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 9.8850. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 5, dropping to 9.3384.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5467 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.6311 to the December average rate of 9.6133, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.8850 was down 2.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.1696, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 49,425 MAD
2017 Average 49,292 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 46,692 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,733.27 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9.8755
9.4084
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 9.6179, compared to 9.5786 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0394 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.6179
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.5786

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.3174 MAD (High: 9.6558 / Low: 9.3384). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0699 MAD (High: 9.6237 / Low: 9.5539).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3174
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0699

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1785 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1785

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 9.8366) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.0447), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2082 (-2.07%).

2018 Avg (February) 9.8366
2017 Avg (February) 10.0447

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.8309 9.5333 9.6311
February 9.8850 9.7931 9.8366
March 9.8161 9.6220 9.6898
April 9.6467 9.3794 9.5113
May 9.6558 9.3384 9.4473
June 9.6237 9.5539 9.5915
July 9.5754 9.4451 9.5116
August 9.7464 9.4853 9.5897
September 9.7630 9.5914 9.7113
October 9.6064 9.4923 9.5407
November 9.5607 9.4578 9.5048
December 9.7059 9.5250 9.6133