2018 MAD to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3994 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.3796 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3880 QAR

2018 MAD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.3994. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.3796.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0198 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3934 to the December average rate of 0.3823, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3994 was down 3.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4146, 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 1,997 QAR

2017 Average 1,897 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,898 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 98.85 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3979

0.3809

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to QAR 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 0.3919, compared to 0.3841 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0077 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3919

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3841

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0103 QAR (High: 0.3909 / Low: 0.3806). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 QAR (High: 0.3864 / Low: 0.3833).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0103

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

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 0.0087 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.3962) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3619), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0343 (+9.48%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.3962

2017 Avg (February) 0.3619

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3983	0.3881	0.3934
February	0.3994	0.3932	0.3962
March	0.3990	0.3947	0.3965
April	0.3975	0.3918	0.3952
May	0.3909	0.3806	0.3865
June	0.3862	0.3811	0.3834
July	0.3864	0.3833	0.3850
August	0.3882	0.3802	0.3839
September	0.3898	0.3851	0.3871
October	0.3863	0.3805	0.3839
November	0.3850	0.3796	0.3827
December	0.3853	0.3798	0.3823