2018 RUB to MAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1654 MAD

YEARLY LOW

0.1337 MAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1500 MAD

2018 RUB to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.1654. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.1337.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0317 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1633 to the December average rate of 0.1411, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1654 was down 8.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1798, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 827 MAD

2017 Average 833 MAD

Yearly Trough Low 668 MAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 158.53 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1657

0.1368

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RUB 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 0.1566, compared to 0.1434 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0132 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1566

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1434

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0151 MAD (High: 0.1607 / Low: 0.1457). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 MAD (High: 0.1649 / Low: 0.1619).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0151

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0090 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1616) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1722), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0106 (-6.16%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1616

2017 Avg (February) 0.1722

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1649	0.1619	0.1633
February	0.1654	0.1583	0.1616
March	0.1629	0.1587	0.1608
April	0.1607	0.1457	0.1517
May	0.1546	0.1467	0.1512
June	0.1531	0.1494	0.1513
July	0.1528	0.1486	0.1505
August	0.1502	0.1379	0.1429
September	0.1436	0.1337	0.1392
October	0.1460	0.1413	0.1440
November	0.1450	0.1404	0.1430
December	0.1441	0.1370	0.1411