YEARLY HIGH
0.6219 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.5901 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6079 MAD

2018 MVR to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MVR to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 0.6219. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.5901.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0318 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6007 to the December average rate of 0.6172, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6219 was down 7.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6694, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,110 MAD
2017 Average 3,144 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 2,950 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 159.18 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6195
0.5922
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 0.6017, compared to 0.6141 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0124 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6017
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6141

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0155 MAD (High: 0.6091 / Low: 0.5937). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 MAD (High: 0.6126 / Low: 0.6065).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0155
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.6172) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6116), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0056 (+0.91%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.6172
2017 Avg (December) 0.6116

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6091 0.5937 0.6007
February 0.6005 0.5901 0.5954
March 0.5979 0.5906 0.5945
April 0.6014 0.5923 0.5971
May 0.6168 0.6026 0.6076
June 0.6204 0.6082 0.6147
July 0.6164 0.6060 0.6131
August 0.6198 0.6068 0.6143
September 0.6126 0.6065 0.6099
October 0.6194 0.6107 0.6145
November 0.6207 0.6117 0.6155
December 0.6219 0.6136 0.6172