YEARLY HIGH
0.9735 SEK
YEARLY LOW
0.8601 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9262 SEK

2018 MAD to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 0.9735. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 0.8601.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1134 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8695 to the December average rate of 0.9475, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9735 was up 8.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8995, 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 4,868 SEK
2017 Average 4,399 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 4,301 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 566.90 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9654
0.8608
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to SEK 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 0.9030, compared to 0.9494 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0464 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9030
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9494

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0424 SEK (High: 0.9735 / Low: 0.9311). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0100 SEK (High: 0.9576 / Low: 0.9476).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0424
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0100

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.9567) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8560), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1006 (+11.75%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.9567
2017 Avg (August) 0.8560

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8781 0.8601 0.8695
February 0.8954 0.8603 0.8756
March 0.9079 0.8908 0.8973
April 0.9413 0.9052 0.9187
May 0.9529 0.9177 0.9293
June 0.9459 0.9122 0.9275
July 0.9439 0.9245 0.9331
August 0.9735 0.9311 0.9567
September 0.9699 0.9379 0.9525
October 0.9648 0.9440 0.9538
November 0.9576 0.9476 0.9525
December 0.9567 0.9350 0.9475