2018 MAD to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9387 EGP

YEARLY LOW

1.8678 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8973 EGP

2018 MAD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 1.9387. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 1.8678.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0709 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9133 to the December average rate of 1.8777, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.9387 was up 1.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9061, 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 9,693 EGP

2017 Average 9,196 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 9,339 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 354.34 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.9272

1.8732

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to EGP 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 1.9072, compared to 1.8874 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0198 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9072

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8874

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0502 EGP (High: 1.9340 / Low: 1.8839). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0192 EGP (High: 1.9002 / Low: 1.8810).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0502

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0192

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0292 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0292

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.9227) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6883), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2344 (+13.88%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.9227

2017 Avg (February) 1.6883

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9340	1.8839	1.9133
February	1.9387	1.9065	1.9227
March	1.9348	1.9118	1.9192
April	1.9324	1.8999	1.9180
May	1.9095	1.8729	1.8888
June	1.8948	1.8686	1.8812
July	1.9002	1.8810	1.8911
August	1.9066	1.8687	1.8849
September	1.9164	1.8862	1.9015
October	1.9000	1.8718	1.8880
November	1.8933	1.8678	1.8814
December	1.8880	1.8683	1.8777