YEARLY HIGH
3.2858 TWD
YEARLY LOW
3.1263 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2095 TWD

2018 MAD to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 3.2858. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 3.1263.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1594 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1802 to the December average rate of 3.2261, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.2858 was up 1.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.2348, 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 16,429 TWD
2017 Average 15,685 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 15,632 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 797.21 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.2728
3.1583
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to TWD 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 3.1779, compared to 3.2412 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0634 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1779
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2412

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0880 TWD (High: 3.2143 / Low: 3.1263). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0313 TWD (High: 3.2424 / Low: 3.2111).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0880
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0313

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0213 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0213

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 3.2573) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.2032), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0542 (+1.69%).

2018 Avg (October) 3.2573
2017 Avg (October) 3.2032

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2064 3.1483 3.1802
February 3.2135 3.1679 3.1827
March 3.1962 3.1482 3.1786
April 3.2117 3.1557 3.1891
May 3.1883 3.1415 3.1688
June 3.2143 3.1263 3.1678
July 3.2424 3.2111 3.2286
August 3.2645 3.2159 3.2360
September 3.2846 3.2338 3.2633
October 3.2858 3.2338 3.2573
November 3.2687 3.2124 3.2360
December 3.2633 3.2004 3.2261