2018 MAD to AMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 MAD to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the MAD to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 52.7680. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 50.3291.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4390 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.1731 to the December average rate of 50.8137, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 52.7680 was up 1.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 51.7491, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
MAD to AMD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 51.8898, compared to 51.0282 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8616 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1.6191 AMD (High: 52.1536 / Low: 50.5345). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4835 AMD (High: 52.5601 / Low: 52.0766).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.8192 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 52.3759) against the same month in 2017 (average: 48.3503), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0256 (+8.33%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52.5294 | 51.6477 | 52.1731 |
| February | 52.7680 | 51.9106 | 52.3759 |
| March | 52.5601 | 52.0766 | 52.3148 |
| April | 52.7508 | 51.8284 | 52.2204 |
| May | 52.1536 | 50.5345 | 51.4011 |
| June | 51.1966 | 50.4553 | 50.8533 |
| July | 51.2028 | 50.5972 | 50.8738 |
| August | 51.4256 | 50.3673 | 50.8321 |
| September | 51.7432 | 51.1805 | 51.4316 |
| October | 51.5294 | 50.7522 | 51.1286 |
| November | 51.4428 | 50.7605 | 51.0892 |
| December | 51.1774 | 50.3291 | 50.8137 |