YEARLY HIGH
0.1428 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1326 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1381 CAD

2018 MAD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.1428. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.1326.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0102 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1344 to the December average rate of 0.1410, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1428 was up 2.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1392, 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 714 CAD
2017 Average 669 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 663 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51.00 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1417
0.1337
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to CAD 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 0.1375, compared to 0.1387 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1375
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1387

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0041 CAD (High: 0.1386 / Low: 0.1345). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 CAD (High: 0.1383 / Low: 0.1364).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0041
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.1410) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1354), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0056 (+4.14%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.1410
2017 Avg (December) 0.1354

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1351 0.1326 0.1344
February 0.1386 0.1345 0.1368
March 0.1427 0.1391 0.1408
April 0.1404 0.1370 0.1383
May 0.1379 0.1354 0.1367
June 0.1402 0.1362 0.1382
July 0.1399 0.1378 0.1388
August 0.1383 0.1364 0.1376
September 0.1399 0.1363 0.1385
October 0.1384 0.1356 0.1373
November 0.1401 0.1375 0.1387
December 0.1428 0.1389 0.1410