YEARLY HIGH
0.1071 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.1012 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1042 CHF

2018 MAD to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 5, valuing the pair at 0.1071. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.1012.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0059 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1038 to the December average rate of 0.1040, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1071 was up 1.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1056, 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 535 CHF
2017 Average 507 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 506 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.61 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1063
0.1012
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to CHF 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 0.1040, compared to 0.1044 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1040
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1044

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0035 CHF (High: 0.1071 / Low: 0.1036). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 CHF (High: 0.1047 / Low: 0.1039).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.1059) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1002), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0056 (+5.60%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.1059
2017 Avg (May) 0.1002

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1049 0.1017 0.1038
February 0.1021 0.1012 0.1017
March 0.1039 0.1019 0.1032
April 0.1066 0.1037 0.1051
May 0.1071 0.1036 0.1059
June 0.1047 0.1039 0.1043
July 0.1059 0.1044 0.1051
August 0.1054 0.1026 0.1043
September 0.1043 0.1024 0.1030
October 0.1053 0.1041 0.1048
November 0.1057 0.1046 0.1052
December 0.1050 0.1030 0.1040