YEARLY HIGH
11.0843 XPF
YEARLY LOW
10.4632 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.7684 XPF

2018 MAD to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 11.0843. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 10.4632.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6211 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.5720 to the December average rate of 10.9961, 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 11.0843 was down 1.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.2771, 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 55,422 XPF
2017 Average 54,574 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 52,316 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,105.42 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.0899
10.4641
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to XPF 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 10.6087, compared to 10.9282 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3195 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.6087
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.9282

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.1992 XPF (High: 11.0672 / Low: 10.8680). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0575 XPF (High: 10.8173 / Low: 10.7598).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1992
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0575

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 0.0558 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0558

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 11.0377) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.7490), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2887 (+2.69%).

2018 Avg (November) 11.0377
2017 Avg (November) 10.7490

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.6644 10.4939 10.5720
February 10.5676 10.4632 10.5163
March 10.5751 10.4965 10.5339
April 10.6295 10.5178 10.5525
May 10.8116 10.6584 10.7159
June 10.8061 10.7147 10.7613
July 10.8173 10.7598 10.7894
August 10.9872 10.8171 10.9047
September 10.9171 10.8323 10.8888
October 11.0214 10.9196 10.9526
November 11.0843 10.9896 11.0377
December 11.0672 10.8680 10.9961