YEARLY HIGH
28.9864 YER
YEARLY LOW
26.0425 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.6825 YER

2018 MAD to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 28.9864. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 26.0425.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9439 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.0523 to the December average rate of 26.2439, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 28.9864 was up 7.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 26.8990, 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 144,932 YER
2017 Average 129,032 YER
Yearly Trough Low 130,213 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,719.43 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

27.4712
26.1323
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to YER 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 26.9579, compared to 26.4070 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5509 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.9579
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.4070

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 1.8528 YER (High: 28.9864 / Low: 27.1336). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1566 YER (High: 26.5515 / Low: 26.3949).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.8528
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1566

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 0.5979 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5979

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 27.3597) against the same month in 2017 (average: 24.9044), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4552 (+9.86%).

2018 Avg (March) 27.3597
2017 Avg (March) 24.9044

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.3784 26.6855 27.0523
February 27.4580 27.0320 27.2359
March 28.9864 27.1336 27.3597
April 27.3216 26.9349 27.1689
May 26.8695 26.1653 26.5710
June 26.5494 26.1989 26.3598
July 26.5515 26.3949 26.4706
August 26.6864 26.1473 26.3985
September 26.7863 26.4783 26.6125
October 26.5555 26.1569 26.3964
November 26.4690 26.1040 26.3201
December 26.4092 26.0425 26.2439