2018 MAD to SRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8192 SRD

YEARLY LOW

0.7760 SRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7952 SRD

2018 MAD to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.8192. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.7760.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0433 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8064 to the December average rate of 0.7819, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8192 was up 2.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7994, 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 4,096 SRD

2017 Average 3,860 SRD

Yearly Trough Low 3,880 SRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 216.27 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8163

0.7788

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to SRD 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 0.8037, compared to 0.7867 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0170 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8037

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7867

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0218 SRD (High: 0.8168 / Low: 0.7950). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 SRD (High: 0.8184 / Low: 0.8096).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0218

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0179 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0179

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.8126) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7490), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0636 (+8.49%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.8126

2017 Avg (February) 0.7490

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8168	0.7950	0.8064
February	0.8192	0.8063	0.8126
March	0.8184	0.8096	0.8131
April	0.8152	0.8037	0.8106
May	0.8017	0.7807	0.7928
June	0.7921	0.7817	0.7865
July	0.7916	0.7815	0.7885
August	0.7950	0.7788	0.7865
September	0.7980	0.7888	0.7929
October	0.7912	0.7794	0.7864
November	0.7887	0.7776	0.7841
December	0.7867	0.7760	0.7819