2018 MAD to AED Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4029 AED

YEARLY LOW

0.3822 AED

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3914 AED

2018 MAD to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.4029. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.3822.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0208 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3970 to the December average rate of 0.3851, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4029 was up 2.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3948, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,015 AED

2017 Average 1,894 AED

Yearly Trough Low 1,911 AED

Transaction Impact: A difference of 103.85 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4014

0.3836

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to AED 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 0.3953, compared to 0.3875 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3953

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3875

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0104 AED (High: 0.3943 / Low: 0.3840). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 AED (High: 0.3899 / Low: 0.3867).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0104

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0088 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0088

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.3997) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3650), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0346 (+9.49%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.3997

2017 Avg (February) 0.3650

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4018	0.3916	0.3970
February	0.4029	0.3966	0.3997
March	0.4025	0.3982	0.3999
April	0.4010	0.3953	0.3987
May	0.3943	0.3840	0.3899
June	0.3896	0.3845	0.3868
July	0.3899	0.3867	0.3884
August	0.3915	0.3836	0.3874
September	0.3930	0.3885	0.3905
October	0.3897	0.3839	0.3873
November	0.3884	0.3830	0.3862
December	0.3875	0.3822	0.3851