YEARLY HIGH
0.2286 FJD
YEARLY LOW
0.2168 FJD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2218 FJD

2018 MAD to FJD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to FJD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 0.2286. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 0.2168.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0118 FJD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2184 to the December average rate of 0.2226, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2286 was up 3.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2220, 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 1,143 FJD
2017 Average 1,062 FJD
Yearly Trough Low 1,084 FJD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.00 FJD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2269
0.2176
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to FJD 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 0.2200, compared to 0.2236 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2200
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2236

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0069 FJD (High: 0.2239 / Low: 0.2170). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 FJD (High: 0.2211 / Low: 0.2185).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0069
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.2262) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2168), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0094 (+4.34%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.2262
2017 Avg (October) 0.2168

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2204 0.2168 0.2184
February 0.2211 0.2185 0.2196
March 0.2230 0.2191 0.2210
April 0.2233 0.2195 0.2215
May 0.2239 0.2170 0.2208
June 0.2220 0.2169 0.2189
July 0.2239 0.2206 0.2218
August 0.2243 0.2209 0.2226
September 0.2275 0.2237 0.2259
October 0.2286 0.2242 0.2262
November 0.2267 0.2212 0.2226
December 0.2249 0.2204 0.2226