2018 MAD to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.1242 JPY

YEARLY LOW

11.3316 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.7618 JPY

2018 MAD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 12.1242. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 11.3316.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7926 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.9926 to the December average rate of 11.7576, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12.1242 was up 0.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 12.1011, 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 60,621 JPY

2017 Average 57,820 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 56,658 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,962.92 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.0377

11.4963

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to JPY 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 11.6987, compared to 11.8248 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1261 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.6987

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.8248

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.5359 JPY (High: 12.0489 / Low: 11.5131). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1343 JPY (High: 11.9724 / Low: 11.8381).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5359

November Spread (Stable) ±0.1343

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2531 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2531

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 11.9926) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.4307), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5619 (+4.92%).

2018 Avg (January) 11.9926

2017 Avg (January) 11.4307

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.1242	11.8667	11.9926
February	12.0489	11.5131	11.7396
March	11.6362	11.4200	11.5415
April	11.8173	11.4798	11.6807
May	11.7957	11.3316	11.6430
June	11.6838	11.5281	11.5949
July	11.9252	11.6363	11.7779
August	11.9059	11.5464	11.7058
September	12.0807	11.7223	11.9116
October	12.0742	11.7491	11.8854
November	11.9724	11.8381	11.9108
December	11.9497	11.4741	11.7576