2018 MAD to KPW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 MAD to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the MAD to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 98.7275. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 93.6403.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0872 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 97.2750 to the December average rate of 94.3537, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 98.7275 was up 2.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 96.7274, 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 KPW 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 96.8687, compared to 94.9380 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9306 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 2.5416 KPW (High: 96.6213 / Low: 94.0796). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7716 KPW (High: 95.5284 / Low: 94.7568).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.1522 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 97.9263) against the same month in 2017 (average: 89.4499), the exchange rate shifted by +8.4764 (+9.48%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 98.4413 | 95.9430 | 97.2750 |
| February | 98.7275 | 97.1693 | 97.9263 |
| March | 98.6297 | 97.5663 | 97.9942 |
| April | 98.2472 | 96.8565 | 97.6944 |
| May | 96.6213 | 94.0796 | 95.5421 |
| June | 95.4634 | 94.2007 | 94.7800 |
| July | 95.5284 | 94.7568 | 95.1596 |
| August | 95.9371 | 93.9801 | 94.9116 |
| September | 96.2957 | 95.1887 | 95.6803 |
| October | 95.4755 | 94.0517 | 94.9014 |
| November | 95.1740 | 93.8429 | 94.6216 |
| December | 94.9403 | 93.6403 | 94.3537 |