2018 MAD to GMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 MAD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the MAD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 5.3235. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 4.9295.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3940 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1883 to the December average rate of 5.1860, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.3235 was up 4.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.1012, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
MAD to GMD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.0990, compared to 5.1483 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0494 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.2469 GMD (High: 5.3235 / Low: 5.0766). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0716 GMD (High: 5.2270 / Low: 5.1554).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1190 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 5.1883) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.3276), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8607 (+19.89%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.3235 | 5.0766 | 5.1883 |
| February | 5.2567 | 5.0981 | 5.1509 |
| March | 5.1966 | 5.1168 | 5.1513 |
| April | 5.1583 | 5.0734 | 5.1262 |
| May | 5.0651 | 4.9295 | 5.0072 |
| June | 5.0086 | 4.9351 | 4.9700 |
| July | 5.0986 | 4.9700 | 5.0437 |
| August | 5.1193 | 5.0259 | 5.0730 |
| September | 5.2544 | 5.0804 | 5.1604 |
| October | 5.2493 | 5.1676 | 5.2177 |
| November | 5.2482 | 5.1692 | 5.2092 |
| December | 5.2270 | 5.1554 | 5.1860 |