2018 EGP to MAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5354 MAD

YEARLY LOW

0.5158 MAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5271 MAD

2018 EGP to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.5354. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 0.5158.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0196 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5227 to the December average rate of 0.5326, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5354 was down 16.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6429, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,677 MAD

2017 Average 2,723 MAD

Yearly Trough Low 2,579 MAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 97.86 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5338

0.5189

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 0.5244, compared to 0.5298 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5244

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5298

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0138 MAD (High: 0.5308 / Low: 0.5171). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 MAD (High: 0.5316 / Low: 0.5263).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0138

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

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 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.5315) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5351), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0036 (-0.67%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.5315

2017 Avg (November) 0.5351

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5308	0.5171	0.5227
February	0.5245	0.5158	0.5201
March	0.5231	0.5169	0.5211
April	0.5263	0.5175	0.5214
May	0.5339	0.5237	0.5294
June	0.5352	0.5278	0.5316
July	0.5316	0.5263	0.5288
August	0.5351	0.5245	0.5306
September	0.5302	0.5218	0.5259
October	0.5342	0.5263	0.5297
November	0.5354	0.5282	0.5315
December	0.5353	0.5297	0.5326