2018 MAD to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

60.9296 XOF

YEARLY LOW

57.5156 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

59.1932 XOF

2018 MAD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 60.9296. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 57.5156.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4140 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 58.1137 to the December average rate of 60.4450, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 60.9296 was down 1.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 61.9204, 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 304,648 XOF

2017 Average 299,848 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 287,578 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,070.25 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

60.9600

57.5205

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to XOF 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 58.3149, compared to 60.0715 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7565 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 58.3149

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 60.0715

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 1.0952 XOF (High: 60.8356 / Low: 59.7404). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3161 XOF (High: 59.4620 / Low: 59.1459).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.0952

July Spread (Stable) ±0.3161

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3066 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 60.6734) against the same month in 2017 (average: 59.0863), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5871 (+2.69%).

2018 Avg (November) 60.6734

2017 Avg (November) 59.0863

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	58.6215	57.6839	58.1137
February	58.0892	57.5156	57.8071
March	58.1303	57.6986	57.9040
April	58.4294	57.8154	58.0063
May	59.4305	58.5884	58.9043
June	59.4003	58.8980	59.1542
July	59.4620	59.1459	59.3083
August	60.3956	59.4606	59.9421
September	60.0106	59.5441	59.8546
October	60.5839	60.0244	60.2054
November	60.9296	60.4090	60.6734
December	60.8356	59.7404	60.4450