YEARLY HIGH
0.2161 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1982 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2095 MAD

2019 SDG to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SDG to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 0.2161. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.1982.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0178 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2004 to the December average rate of 0.2132, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2161 was down 83.84% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.3373, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,080 MAD
2018 Average 2,622 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 991 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 89.12 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2159
0.1989
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.2056, compared to 0.2135 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2056
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2135

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 0.0132 MAD (High: 0.2146 / Low: 0.2014). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 MAD (High: 0.2008 / Low: 0.1995).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0132
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 0.2140) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.3424), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1284 (-37.49%).

2019 Avg (October) 0.2140
2018 Avg (October) 0.3424

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2021 0.1982 0.2004
February 0.2008 0.1995 0.2003
March 0.2029 0.2007 0.2018
April 0.2146 0.2014 0.2038
May 0.2158 0.2136 0.2144
June 0.2157 0.2107 0.2129
July 0.2138 0.2118 0.2125
August 0.2141 0.2102 0.2126
September 0.2160 0.2123 0.2145
October 0.2161 0.2127 0.2140
November 0.2147 0.2131 0.2140
December 0.2143 0.2118 0.2132