YEARLY HIGH
0.0071 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0057 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0065 MAD

2018 MMK to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MMK to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 0.0071. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 22, dropping to 0.0057.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0069 to the December average rate of 0.0061, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0071 was down 6.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0075, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MMK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 35 MAD
2017 Average 36 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 29 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.59 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0071
0.0059
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK to MAD 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 0.0069, compared to 0.0062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0069
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0062

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0005 MAD (High: 0.0062 / Low: 0.0057). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MAD (High: 0.0069 / Low: 0.0068).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.0070) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0072), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-3.30%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.0070
2017 Avg (May) 0.0072

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0070 0.0068 0.0069
February 0.0070 0.0068 0.0069
March 0.0069 0.0068 0.0069
April 0.0070 0.0069 0.0069
May 0.0071 0.0069 0.0070
June 0.0070 0.0067 0.0069
July 0.0068 0.0065 0.0066
August 0.0065 0.0061 0.0063
September 0.0062 0.0057 0.0060
October 0.0062 0.0059 0.0060
November 0.0060 0.0059 0.0060
December 0.0062 0.0060 0.0061