YEARLY HIGH
5.2660 MAD
YEARLY LOW
4.3414 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4630 MAD

2019 FJD to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the FJD to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 15, valuing the pair at 5.2660. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 19, dropping to 4.3414.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9247 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4889 to the December average rate of 4.4402, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 5.2660 was up 14.18% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.6120, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,330 MAD
2018 Average 22,543 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 21,707 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,623.33 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

4.5282
4.3893
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 4.4929, compared to 4.4331 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0598 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4929
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4331

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was September, with a trading range of 0.8702 MAD (High: 5.2660 / Low: 4.3958). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0552 MAD (High: 4.5048 / Low: 4.4496).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.8702
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0552

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0751 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0751

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 4.4609) against the same month in 2018 (average: 4.4272), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0337 (+0.76%).

2019 Avg (September) 4.4609
2018 Avg (September) 4.4272

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.5411 4.4394 4.4889
February 4.5331 4.4638 4.4959
March 4.5539 4.4741 4.5166
April 4.5552 4.4773 4.5111
May 4.5048 4.4496 4.4798
June 4.5061 4.4051 4.4652
July 4.5179 4.4372 4.4790
August 4.4581 4.3472 4.4039
September 5.2660 4.3958 4.4609
October 4.4311 4.3414 4.4009
November 4.4538 4.3949 4.4136
December 4.4757 4.4044 4.4402