YEARLY HIGH
0.0762 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0736 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0752 XDR

2018 MAD to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 0.0762. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 0.0736.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0752 to the December average rate of 0.0754, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0762 was up 0.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0759, 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 381 XDR
2017 Average 372 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 368 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.08 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0760
0.0743
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to XDR 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 0.0748, compared to 0.0755 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0748
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0755

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0014 XDR (High: 0.0750 / Low: 0.0736). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 XDR (High: 0.0750 / Low: 0.0746).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0758) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0751), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+0.93%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0758
2017 Avg (September) 0.0751

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0757 0.0748 0.0752
February 0.0755 0.0745 0.0749
March 0.0753 0.0745 0.0750
April 0.0750 0.0746 0.0749
May 0.0748 0.0740 0.0745
June 0.0750 0.0736 0.0745
July 0.0757 0.0749 0.0753
August 0.0761 0.0748 0.0754
September 0.0762 0.0755 0.0758
October 0.0758 0.0753 0.0756
November 0.0760 0.0752 0.0756
December 0.0758 0.0750 0.0754