YEARLY HIGH
0.1975 ANG
YEARLY LOW
0.1846 ANG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1917 ANG

2018 MAD to ANG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to ANG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 0.1975. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.1846.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0129 ANG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1929 to the December average rate of 0.1862, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1975 was up 2.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1918, 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 987 ANG
2017 Average 918 ANG
Yearly Trough Low 923 ANG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64.38 ANG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1961
0.1853
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to ANG 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 0.1926, compared to 0.1907 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1926
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1907

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0090 ANG (High: 0.1975 / Low: 0.1885). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 ANG (High: 0.1954 / Low: 0.1935).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0090
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0081 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.1952) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1902), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0050 (+2.61%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.1952
2017 Avg (September) 0.1902

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1952 0.1901 0.1929
February 0.1957 0.1927 0.1943
March 0.1954 0.1935 0.1943
April 0.1948 0.1922 0.1937
May 0.1921 0.1877 0.1904
June 0.1913 0.1889 0.1901
July 0.1964 0.1913 0.1945
August 0.1968 0.1927 0.1947
September 0.1975 0.1885 0.1952
October 0.1883 0.1855 0.1871
November 0.1877 0.1850 0.1865
December 0.1873 0.1846 0.1862