2018 MUR to MAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2852 MAD

YEARLY LOW

0.2711 MAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2760 MAD

2018 MUR to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 0.2852. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 0.2711.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0141 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2808 to the December average rate of 0.2777, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2852 was down 1.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2882, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,426 MAD

2017 Average 1,406 MAD

Yearly Trough Low 1,355 MAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 70.63 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2827

0.2721

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 0.2769, compared to 0.2750 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2769

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2750

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0092 MAD (High: 0.2852 / Low: 0.2760). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 MAD (High: 0.2762 / Low: 0.2732).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0092

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.2818) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2833), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-0.52%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2818

2017 Avg (February) 0.2833

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2837	0.2781	0.2808
February	0.2852	0.2760	0.2818
March	0.2803	0.2748	0.2778
April	0.2776	0.2719	0.2735
May	0.2769	0.2711	0.2730
June	0.2788	0.2712	0.2748
July	0.2774	0.2727	0.2748
August	0.2762	0.2732	0.2749
September	0.2751	0.2720	0.2738
October	0.2774	0.2732	0.2746
November	0.2766	0.2729	0.2744
December	0.2802	0.2750	0.2777