YEARLY HIGH
0.3575 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.3418 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3501 PEN

2018 MAD to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 0.3575. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 0.3418.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0157 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3476 to the December average rate of 0.3527, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3575 was down 0.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3580, 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 1,787 PEN
2017 Average 1,681 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 1,709 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 78.52 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3557
0.3434
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to PEN 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 0.3496, compared to 0.3507 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3496
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3507

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0082 PEN (High: 0.3515 / Low: 0.3433). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 PEN (High: 0.3482 / Low: 0.3449).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0082
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.3535) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3238), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0297 (+9.16%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.3535
2017 Avg (February) 0.3238

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3515 0.3433 0.3476
February 0.3575 0.3510 0.3535
March 0.3572 0.3504 0.3539
April 0.3533 0.3487 0.3506
May 0.3507 0.3429 0.3474
June 0.3460 0.3418 0.3444
July 0.3482 0.3449 0.3464
August 0.3516 0.3436 0.3470
September 0.3541 0.3503 0.3518
October 0.3535 0.3490 0.3514
November 0.3569 0.3517 0.3547
December 0.3565 0.3487 0.3527