2018 MAD to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 MAD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the MAD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 120.8519. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 112.7965.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.0554 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 115.2079 to the December average rate of 117.7883, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 120.8519 was down 0.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 121.8177, 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 KRW 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 115.8309, compared to 118.6228 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7919 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 4.8352 KRW (High: 117.6317 / Low: 112.7965). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7217 KRW (High: 119.1190 / Low: 117.3973).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and July, 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 1.7822 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 119.5081) against the same month in 2017 (average: 119.9679), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4598 (-0.38%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 117.1476 | 113.7321 | 115.2079 |
| February | 119.4214 | 116.3076 | 117.4696 |
| March | 118.2121 | 115.2104 | 116.6778 |
| April | 117.0119 | 114.3603 | 116.0577 |
| May | 115.7791 | 112.8315 | 114.2755 |
| June | 117.6317 | 112.7965 | 115.2966 |
| July | 119.9545 | 117.4264 | 118.6396 |
| August | 119.1190 | 117.3973 | 118.2452 |
| September | 120.5866 | 117.8375 | 119.0738 |
| October | 120.8519 | 117.9599 | 119.5081 |
| November | 119.9695 | 117.3026 | 118.4817 |
| December | 119.1352 | 116.5358 | 117.7883 |