YEARLY HIGH
0.0841 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0761 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0799 GBP

2018 MAD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 0.0841. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 0.0761.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0079 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0782 to the December average rate of 0.0828, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0841 was up 1.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0830, 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 420 GBP
2017 Average 400 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 381 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.71 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0833
0.0767
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to GBP 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 0.0782, compared to 0.0815 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0782
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0815

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0026 GBP (High: 0.0793 / Low: 0.0767). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 GBP (High: 0.0793 / Low: 0.0783).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0828) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0792), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0036 (+4.52%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0828
2017 Avg (December) 0.0792

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0793 0.0767 0.0782
February 0.0785 0.0769 0.0779
March 0.0788 0.0770 0.0779
April 0.0783 0.0761 0.0772
May 0.0793 0.0783 0.0788
June 0.0801 0.0788 0.0792
July 0.0810 0.0797 0.0803
August 0.0827 0.0805 0.0820
September 0.0824 0.0806 0.0815
October 0.0823 0.0800 0.0810
November 0.0825 0.0803 0.0815
December 0.0841 0.0821 0.0828