YEARLY HIGH
10.9912 RSD
YEARLY LOW
10.3681 RSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.6710 RSD

2018 MAD to RSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to RSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 10.9912. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 10.3681.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6231 RSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.5074 to the December average rate of 10.8987, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.9912 was down 5.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.6236, 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 54,956 RSD
2017 Average 55,409 RSD
Yearly Trough Low 51,841 RSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,115.37 RSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.9914
10.3752
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to RSD 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 10.5140, compared to 10.8280 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3140 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.5140
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.8280

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.1943 RSD (High: 10.6997 / Low: 10.5054). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0554 RSD (High: 10.7036 / Low: 10.6482).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1943
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0554

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0809 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0809

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 10.9401) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.7007), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2394 (+2.24%).

2018 Avg (November) 10.9401
2017 Avg (November) 10.7007

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.6071 10.4451 10.5074
February 10.4824 10.3681 10.4265
March 10.4981 10.3777 10.4362
April 10.5303 10.4097 10.4526
May 10.6997 10.5054 10.6110
June 10.6934 10.6018 10.6502
July 10.7036 10.6482 10.6729
August 10.8613 10.6958 10.7919
September 10.8321 10.7269 10.7936
October 10.9248 10.8138 10.8710
November 10.9912 10.8814 10.9401
December 10.9759 10.7976 10.8987