2018 KGS to MAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1405 MAD

YEARLY LOW

0.1329 MAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1372 MAD

2018 KGS to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.1405. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.1329.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0076 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1340 to the December average rate of 0.1388, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1405 was down 16.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1693, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 703 MAD

2017 Average 706 MAD

Yearly Trough Low 665 MAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.17 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1397

0.1335

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.1357, compared to 0.1386 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1357

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1386

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0047 MAD (High: 0.1401 / Low: 0.1354). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 MAD (High: 0.1394 / Low: 0.1380).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0047

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.1392) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1391), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.03%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.1392

2017 Avg (August) 0.1391

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1358	0.1329	0.1340
February	0.1361	0.1333	0.1345
March	0.1355	0.1339	0.1347
April	0.1357	0.1338	0.1347
May	0.1401	0.1354	0.1374
June	0.1403	0.1379	0.1390
July	0.1394	0.1380	0.1386
August	0.1405	0.1377	0.1392
September	0.1388	0.1372	0.1381
October	0.1394	0.1375	0.1384
November	0.1396	0.1376	0.1384
December	0.1399	0.1380	0.1388