YEARLY HIGH
2.4524 MAD
YEARLY LOW
2.3116 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3816 MAD

2018 RON to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 2.4524. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 2.3116.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1408 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4268 to the December average rate of 2.3340, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.4524 was up 0.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.4516, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,262 MAD
2017 Average 11,986 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 11,558 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 703.85 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.4493
2.3080
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 2.4162, compared to 2.3470 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0692 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4162
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3470

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0604 MAD (High: 2.3887 / Low: 2.3284). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0174 MAD (High: 2.3290 / Low: 2.3116).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0604
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0174

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 0.0276 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0276

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.4375) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3721), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0654 (+2.76%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.4375
2017 Avg (February) 2.3721

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4451 2.4007 2.4268
February 2.4524 2.4249 2.4375
March 2.4437 2.4177 2.4299
April 2.4456 2.4065 2.4265
May 2.4169 2.3754 2.3989
June 2.3898 2.3664 2.3777
July 2.3926 2.3709 2.3780
August 2.3887 2.3284 2.3563
September 2.3694 2.3482 2.3597
October 2.3435 2.3214 2.3345
November 2.3290 2.3116 2.3198
December 2.3527 2.3155 2.3340