2018 MAD to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7579 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.7187 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7363 BOB

2018 MAD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.7579. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.7187.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0393 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7471 to the December average rate of 0.7246, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7579 was up 0.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7516, 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 3,790 BOB

2017 Average 3,577 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 3,593 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 196.27 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7553

0.7218

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to BOB 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 0.7438, compared to 0.7288 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0151 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7438

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7288

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0209 BOB (High: 0.7435 / Low: 0.7225). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 BOB (High: 0.7333 / Low: 0.7261).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0209

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

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 0.0163 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0163

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.7520) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6878), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0642 (+9.33%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.7520

2017 Avg (February) 0.6878

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7558	0.7354	0.7471
February	0.7579	0.7460	0.7520
March	0.7572	0.7491	0.7525
April	0.7546	0.7442	0.7500
May	0.7435	0.7225	0.7337
June	0.7334	0.7234	0.7279
July	0.7333	0.7261	0.7299
August	0.7359	0.7215	0.7284
September	0.7397	0.7316	0.7352
October	0.7332	0.7226	0.7285
November	0.7289	0.7202	0.7260
December	0.7299	0.7187	0.7246