YEARLY HIGH
52.7680 AMD
YEARLY LOW
50.3291 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
51.4590 AMD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 263,840 AMD
2017 Average 248,749 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 251,645 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,194.89 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

52.5321
50.6575
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.8898
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.0282

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.6191
March Spread (Stable) ±0.4835

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.8192 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8192

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (February) 52.3759
2017 Avg (February) 48.3503

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