YEARLY HIGH
1.6947 MVR
YEARLY LOW
1.6079 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6454 MVR

2018 MAD to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 1.6947. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 1.6079.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0868 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6648 to the December average rate of 1.6202, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6947 was up 2.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6562, 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 8,473 MVR
2017 Average 7,958 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 8,040 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 433.76 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6884
1.6140
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to MVR 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 1.6623, compared to 1.6285 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0338 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6623
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6285

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0427 MVR (High: 1.6845 / Low: 1.6417). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0165 MVR (High: 1.6488 / Low: 1.6323).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0427
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0165

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0288 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0288

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.6796) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5363), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1432 (+9.32%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.6796
2017 Avg (February) 1.5363

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6845 1.6417 1.6648
February 1.6947 1.6652 1.6796
March 1.6932 1.6726 1.6822
April 1.6883 1.6627 1.6747
May 1.6594 1.6213 1.6459
June 1.6441 1.6119 1.6268
July 1.6500 1.6224 1.6312
August 1.6480 1.6135 1.6279
September 1.6488 1.6323 1.6396
October 1.6376 1.6146 1.6273
November 1.6349 1.6110 1.6248
December 1.6298 1.6079 1.6202