YEARLY HIGH
0.0232 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0004 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0225 MAD

2018 KMF to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KMF to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.0232. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.0004.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0228 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0229 to the December average rate of 0.0220, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0232 was down 5.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0245, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 116 MAD
2017 Average 111 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 2 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 114.00 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0232
0.0211
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.0229, compared to 0.0221 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0229
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0221

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0218 MAD (High: 0.0222 / Low: 0.0004). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 MAD (High: 0.0231 / Low: 0.0229).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0218
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0229) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0217), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+5.47%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0229
2017 Avg (January) 0.0217

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0232 0.0227 0.0229
February 0.0232 0.0230 0.0231
March 0.0231 0.0229 0.0230
April 0.0231 0.0228 0.0230
May 0.0230 0.0225 0.0227
June 0.0226 0.0223 0.0225
July 0.0225 0.0223 0.0225
August 0.0225 0.0220 0.0222
September 0.0225 0.0221 0.0223
October 0.0224 0.0220 0.0221
November 0.0222 0.0004 0.0213
December 0.0222 0.0219 0.0220