YEARLY HIGH
0.1642 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.1475 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1541 NZD

2018 MAD to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 0.1642. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 0.1475.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0166 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1490 to the December average rate of 0.1541, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1642 was up 5.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1559, 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 821 NZD
2017 Average 726 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 738 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 83.25 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1629
0.1477
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to NZD 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 0.1504, compared to 0.1577 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1504
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1577

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0059 NZD (High: 0.1559 / Low: 0.1499). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 NZD (High: 0.1569 / Low: 0.1549).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0059
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.1616) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1503), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0114 (+7.57%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.1616
2017 Avg (October) 0.1503

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1512 0.1477 0.1490
February 0.1503 0.1478 0.1490
March 0.1512 0.1488 0.1501
April 0.1529 0.1475 0.1500
May 0.1547 0.1505 0.1527
June 0.1559 0.1499 0.1518
July 0.1569 0.1549 0.1557
August 0.1602 0.1556 0.1583
September 0.1627 0.1599 0.1611
October 0.1642 0.1595 0.1616
November 0.1581 0.1528 0.1552
December 0.1565 0.1515 0.1541