YEARLY HIGH
898.9635 UZS
YEARLY LOW
813.7744 UZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
860.3888 UZS

2018 MAD to UZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to UZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 898.9635. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 813.7744.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 85.1892 UZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 880.3225 to the December average rate of 872.4381, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 898.9635 was up 3.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 872.7214, 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 4,494,818 UZS
2017 Average 2,661,989 UZS
Yearly Trough Low 4,068,872 UZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 425,945.81 UZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

898.3252
815.6031
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to UZS 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 871.0383, compared to 849.7392 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 21.2991 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 871.0383
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 849.7392

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 36.9490 UZS (High: 866.4514 / Low: 829.5025). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.0052 UZS (High: 892.5240 / Low: 883.5189).

September Spread (Volatile) ±36.9490
March Spread (Stable) ±9.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 25.3042 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -25.3042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 891.4317) against the same month in 2017 (average: 327.7183), the exchange rate shifted by +563.7134 (+172.01%).

2018 Avg (February) 891.4317
2017 Avg (February) 327.7183

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 893.5820 866.0947 880.3225
February 898.9635 884.2407 891.4317
March 892.5240 883.5189 888.3595
April 885.3374 868.8261 878.3939
May 868.3439 836.6895 853.0897
June 845.0496 824.1948 834.6327
July 831.5531 821.7203 826.2217
August 834.9411 813.7744 822.4966
September 866.4514 829.5025 844.4197
October 869.0114 854.2502 864.1459
November 874.8253 859.8701 868.7132
December 877.0480 863.5019 872.4381