2018 MAD to USD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1097 USD

YEARLY LOW

0.1040 USD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1066 USD

2018 MAD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.1097. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.1040.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0057 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1081 to the December average rate of 0.1048, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1097 was up 2.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1075, 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 548 USD

2017 Average 516 USD

Yearly Trough Low 520 USD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.26 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1093

0.1044

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to USD 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 0.1076, compared to 0.1055 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1076

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1055

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0028 USD (High: 0.1074 / Low: 0.1045). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 USD (High: 0.1061 / Low: 0.1053).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1088) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0994), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0094 (+9.48%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1088

2017 Avg (February) 0.0994

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1094	0.1066	0.1081
February	0.1097	0.1080	0.1088
March	0.1096	0.1084	0.1089
April	0.1092	0.1076	0.1085
May	0.1074	0.1045	0.1062
June	0.1061	0.1047	0.1053
July	0.1061	0.1053	0.1057
August	0.1066	0.1044	0.1055
September	0.1070	0.1058	0.1063
October	0.1061	0.1045	0.1054
November	0.1057	0.1043	0.1051
December	0.1055	0.1040	0.1048