YEARLY HIGH
22.7624 GYD
YEARLY LOW
21.7433 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.1961 GYD

2018 MAD to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 22.7624. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 21.7433.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0191 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.3803 to the December average rate of 21.9224, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 22.7624 was up 1.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 22.4120, 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 113,812 GYD
2017 Average 106,939 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 108,717 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,095.47 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

22.6021
21.8606
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to GYD 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 22.3524, compared to 22.0397 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3127 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.3524
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.0397

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.8107 GYD (High: 22.7022 / Low: 21.8914). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2110 GYD (High: 22.6507 / Low: 22.4397).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.8107
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2110

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 0.3125 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 22.5403) against the same month in 2017 (average: 20.5995), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9408 (+9.42%).

2018 Avg (February) 22.5403
2017 Avg (February) 20.5995

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.7022 21.8914 22.3803
February 22.7624 22.3406 22.5403
March 22.6507 22.4397 22.5358
April 22.5937 22.3646 22.4886
May 22.4905 21.8319 22.1761
June 22.1587 21.8291 21.9934
July 22.1927 21.7596 22.0706
August 22.3001 21.8092 22.0333
September 22.3540 22.1240 22.2200
October 22.1941 21.8266 22.0269
November 22.1169 21.7636 21.9652
December 22.1211 21.7433 21.9224