YEARLY HIGH
0.2204 BZD
YEARLY LOW
0.2097 BZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2143 BZD

2018 MAD to BZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to BZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.2204. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.2097.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0108 BZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2172 to the December average rate of 0.2113, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2204 was up 1.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2172, 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 1,102 BZD
2017 Average 1,037 BZD
Yearly Trough Low 1,048 BZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53.84 BZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2195
0.2106
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to BZD 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 0.2163, compared to 0.2122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2163
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2122

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0062 BZD (High: 0.2164 / Low: 0.2102). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 BZD (High: 0.2133 / Low: 0.2116).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0062
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.2187) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1998), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0190 (+9.51%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2187
2017 Avg (February) 0.1998

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2198 0.2141 0.2172
February 0.2204 0.2170 0.2187
March 0.2201 0.2179 0.2188
April 0.2194 0.2165 0.2182
May 0.2164 0.2102 0.2134
June 0.2133 0.2104 0.2117
July 0.2133 0.2116 0.2125
August 0.2144 0.2099 0.2119
September 0.2152 0.2128 0.2137
October 0.2132 0.2101 0.2119
November 0.2132 0.2101 0.2117
December 0.2127 0.2097 0.2113