YEARLY HIGH
2.7502 MAD
YEARLY LOW
2.4935 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6026 MAD

2018 PLN to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 2.7502. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 2.4935.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2567 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7130 to the December average rate of 2.5295, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.7502 was up 2.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.6842, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 55,005 MAD
2017 Average 51,489 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 49,870 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,134.84 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.7436
2.4937
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 2.6662, compared to 2.5390 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1272 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6662
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5390

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0858 MAD (High: 2.6322 / Low: 2.5464). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0295 MAD (High: 2.5300 / Low: 2.5005).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0858
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0295

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0987 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0987

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.7130) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.4503), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2627 (+10.72%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.7130
2017 Avg (January) 2.4503

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7502 2.6698 2.7130
February 2.7482 2.7008 2.7228
March 2.7138 2.6679 2.6909
April 2.7318 2.6489 2.6971
May 2.6322 2.5464 2.5985
June 2.6080 2.5313 2.5748
July 2.5882 2.5143 2.5577
August 2.5881 2.5132 2.5537
September 2.5715 2.5318 2.5481
October 2.5493 2.4935 2.5302
November 2.5300 2.5005 2.5145
December 2.5541 2.5073 2.5295