YEARLY HIGH
0.5115 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.4565 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4887 MAD

2018 MXN to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 0.5115. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 13, dropping to 0.4565.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0549 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4894 to the December average rate of 0.4750, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5115 was down 6.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5475, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 25,573 MAD
2017 Average 25,710 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 22,826 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,747.38 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5066
0.4651
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 0.4881, compared to 0.4894 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4881
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4894

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0337 MAD (High: 0.5094 / Low: 0.4757). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0095 MAD (High: 0.4972 / Low: 0.4877).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0337
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0095

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0243 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0243

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.5032) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5304), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0273 (-5.14%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.5032
2017 Avg (August) 0.5304

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4976 0.4747 0.4894
February 0.4972 0.4877 0.4930
March 0.5070 0.4856 0.4940
April 0.5091 0.4878 0.5015
May 0.4915 0.4726 0.4820
June 0.4837 0.4565 0.4686
July 0.5094 0.4757 0.4979
August 0.5115 0.4926 0.5032
September 0.5044 0.4867 0.4952
October 0.5044 0.4709 0.4946
November 0.4811 0.4619 0.4703
December 0.4863 0.4633 0.4750