YEARLY HIGH
1.4538 SCR
YEARLY LOW
1.2990 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4225 SCR

2019 MAD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MAD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 1.4538. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 1.2990.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1548 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4320 to the December average rate of 1.4238, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.4538 was down 5.58% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.5397, 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 7,269 SCR
2018 Average 7,255 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 6,495 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 773.96 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.4357
1.4117
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to SCR 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 1.4247, compared to 1.4202 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4247
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4202

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.1509 SCR (High: 1.4499 / Low: 1.2990). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0142 SCR (High: 1.4197 / Low: 1.4054).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1509
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0142

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0091 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 1.4186) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.4352), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0166 (-1.16%).

2019 Avg (November) 1.4186
2018 Avg (November) 1.4352

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4453 1.4174 1.4320
February 1.4472 1.4291 1.4337
March 1.4443 1.4142 1.4246
April 1.4367 1.4115 1.4215
May 1.4197 1.4054 1.4137
June 1.4362 1.4089 1.4230
July 1.4536 1.4184 1.4259
August 1.4499 1.2990 1.4173
September 1.4341 1.4071 1.4153
October 1.4284 1.4095 1.4203
November 1.4538 1.3468 1.4186
December 1.4325 1.4177 1.4238