2018 MAD to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

897.6900 SLL

YEARLY LOW

659.9316 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

821.9454 SLL

2018 MAD to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 897.6900. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 659.9316.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 237.7584 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 828.4700 to the December average rate of 879.5861, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 897.6900 was up 9.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 819.1211, 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 4,488,450 SLL

2017 Average 3,856,595 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 3,299,658 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,188,791.94 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

913.5615

654.2561

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to SLL 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 813.9216, compared to 829.9692 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.0476 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 813.9216

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 829.9692

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 211.1423 SLL (High: 894.3470 / Low: 683.2047). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.5039 SLL (High: 840.8173 / Low: 831.3134).

August Spread (Volatile) ±211.1423

March Spread (Stable) ±9.5039

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 103.4845 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -103.4845

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 891.9527) against the same month in 2017 (average: 805.9742), the exchange rate shifted by +85.9785 (+10.67%).

2018 Avg (September) 891.9527

2017 Avg (September) 805.9742

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	839.5616	817.0051	828.4700
February	842.3896	827.9311	834.9358
March	840.8173	831.3134	835.7978
April	843.2626	829.3929	835.2360
May	837.2370	816.6316	826.2872
June	830.1340	659.9316	722.8026
July	691.2766	663.8275	675.8648
August	894.3470	683.2047	765.6361
September	897.6900	887.3706	891.9527
October	890.0440	876.7713	884.6920
November	887.2331	874.8240	882.0834
December	885.0542	872.9354	879.5861