2018 GTQ to MAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2791 MAD

YEARLY LOW

1.2117 MAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2477 MAD

2018 GTQ to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GTQ to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 1.2791. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 24, dropping to 1.2117.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0674 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2586 to the December average rate of 1.2335, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.2791 was down 7.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3776, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,396 MAD

2017 Average 6,600 MAD

Yearly Trough Low 6,058 MAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 337.18 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2713

1.2234

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 1.2540, compared to 1.2415 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0125 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2540

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2415

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0358 MAD (High: 1.2475 / Low: 1.2117). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0089 MAD (High: 1.2669 / Low: 1.2580).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0358

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0089

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 0.0350 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0350

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 1.2659) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3409), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0749 (-5.59%).

2018 Avg (May) 1.2659

2017 Avg (May) 1.3409

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2768	1.2435	1.2586
February	1.2571	1.2394	1.2484
March	1.2503	1.2318	1.2410
April	1.2519	1.2358	1.2426
May	1.2791	1.2524	1.2659
June	1.2749	1.2579	1.2673
July	1.2669	1.2580	1.2617
August	1.2777	1.2425	1.2636
September	1.2475	1.2117	1.2286
October	1.2354	1.2184	1.2274
November	1.2444	1.2257	1.2338
December	1.2422	1.2269	1.2335