YEARLY HIGH
13.5369 MAD
YEARLY LOW
12.8442 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.2286 MAD

2018 JOD to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JOD to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 13.5369. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 12.8442.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6926 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.0397 to the December average rate of 13.4398, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.5369 was down 5.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.3860, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 67,684 MAD
2017 Average 68,419 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 64,221 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,463.22 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.4888
12.9009
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 13.0975, compared to 13.3597 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2622 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.0975
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.3597

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.3547 MAD (High: 13.4832 / Low: 13.1285). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1081 MAD (High: 13.3868 / Low: 13.2787).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3547
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1081

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 0.1106 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 13.4398) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.2847), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1550 (+1.17%).

2018 Avg (December) 13.4398
2017 Avg (December) 13.2847

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.2248 12.8858 13.0397
February 13.0637 12.8442 12.9548
March 13.0106 12.8557 12.9499
April 13.0952 12.8983 12.9846
May 13.4832 13.1285 13.2776
June 13.4659 13.2877 13.3783
July 13.3868 13.2787 13.3296
August 13.4975 13.2221 13.3636
September 13.3261 13.1543 13.2530
October 13.4872 13.2861 13.3660
November 13.5172 13.3282 13.4060
December 13.5369 13.3590 13.4398