2018 MAD to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 MAD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the MAD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 63.7805. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 19, dropping to 59.9767.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8038 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 62.6672 to the December average rate of 60.7995, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 63.7805 was up 1.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 63.0983, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
MAD to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 62.2985, compared to 61.0662 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2323 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 2.2032 SOS (High: 63.7134 / Low: 61.5102). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5337 SOS (High: 61.4186 / Low: 60.8848).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 1.4932 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 63.2553) against the same month in 2017 (average: 57.6061), the exchange rate shifted by +5.6492 (+9.81%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63.7134 | 61.5102 | 62.6672 |
| February | 63.7309 | 62.7277 | 63.1994 |
| March | 63.7805 | 62.8628 | 63.2553 |
| April | 63.1815 | 61.6712 | 62.7029 |
| May | 62.1223 | 60.2030 | 61.2097 |
| June | 61.2084 | 59.9767 | 60.7565 |
| July | 61.4186 | 60.8848 | 61.1397 |
| August | 61.7093 | 60.4163 | 60.9819 |
| September | 61.9222 | 61.2403 | 61.4815 |
| October | 61.4392 | 60.5113 | 61.0914 |
| November | 61.3343 | 60.2946 | 60.9031 |
| December | 61.1815 | 60.2558 | 60.7995 |