2018 MAD to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2252.3138 STD

YEARLY LOW

2152.7236 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2200.4220 STD

2018 MAD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 2252.3138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 2152.7236.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 99.5902 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2182.4873 to the December average rate of 2206.8910, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2252.3138 was down 2.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 2310.8586, 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 11,261,569 STD

2017 Average 11,188,534 STD

Yearly Trough Low 10,763,618 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 497,950.84 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2245.7229

2152.0750

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MAD to STD 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 2180.5250, compared to 2220.3189 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 39.7939 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2180.5250

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2220.3189

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 45.7745 STD (High: 2243.9262 / Low: 2198.1517). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.9379 STD (High: 2168.9086 / Low: 2160.9707).

August Spread (Volatile) ±45.7745

April Spread (Stable) ±7.9379

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 22.6083 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -22.6083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 2237.9189) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2195.6459), the exchange rate shifted by +42.2729 (+1.93%).

2018 Avg (September) 2237.9189

2017 Avg (September) 2195.6459

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2192.9489	2158.1302	2182.4873
February	2168.6206	2152.7236	2159.8790
March	2169.2845	2155.6745	2165.5998
April	2168.9086	2160.9707	2164.2054
May	2219.3932	2182.3974	2198.8591
June	2223.7286	2201.0707	2212.1194
July	2224.4536	2210.6409	2219.3357
August	2243.9262	2198.1517	2219.8380
September	2252.3138	2226.4222	2237.9189
October	2238.5454	2199.8286	2224.7732
November	2226.0773	2194.9429	2213.1567
December	2220.6105	2190.2041	2206.8910