YEARLY HIGH
0.0133 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0118 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0129 MAD

2018 MWK to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MWK to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 0.0133. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 13, dropping to 0.0118.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0128 to the December average rate of 0.0128, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0133 was down 6.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0141, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 66 MAD
2017 Average 67 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 59 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.38 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0131
0.0126
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK 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 0.0128, compared to 0.0130 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0128
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0130

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0015 MAD (High: 0.0133 / Low: 0.0118). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MAD (High: 0.0131 / Low: 0.0130).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
July 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.0127) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0134), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-5.63%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.0127
2017 Avg (June) 0.0134

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0129 0.0126 0.0128
February 0.0128 0.0126 0.0127
March 0.0127 0.0126 0.0127
April 0.0128 0.0126 0.0127
May 0.0133 0.0124 0.0131
June 0.0133 0.0118 0.0127
July 0.0131 0.0130 0.0130
August 0.0132 0.0129 0.0130
September 0.0130 0.0129 0.0129
October 0.0132 0.0130 0.0130
November 0.0132 0.0130 0.0131
December 0.0131 0.0122 0.0128