2018 GMD to MAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2029 MAD

YEARLY LOW

0.1878 MAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1952 MAD

2018 GMD to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 0.2029. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 0.1878.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0150 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1928 to the December average rate of 0.1928, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2029 was down 14.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2382, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,014 MAD

2017 Average 1,060 MAD

Yearly Trough Low 939 MAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 75.07 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2022

0.1907

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.1962, compared to 0.1943 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1962

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1943

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0091 MAD (High: 0.1970 / Low: 0.1878). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 MAD (High: 0.1940 / Low: 0.1913).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0091

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.1997) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2133), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0136 (-6.36%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.1997

2017 Avg (May) 0.2133

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1970	0.1878	0.1928
February	0.1961	0.1902	0.1942
March	0.1954	0.1924	0.1941
April	0.1971	0.1939	0.1951
May	0.2029	0.1974	0.1997
June	0.2026	0.1997	0.2012
July	0.2012	0.1961	0.1983
August	0.1990	0.1953	0.1971
September	0.1968	0.1903	0.1938
October	0.1935	0.1905	0.1917
November	0.1935	0.1905	0.1920
December	0.1940	0.1913	0.1928