YEARLY HIGH
7.1405 MAD
YEARLY LOW
6.8296 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.0497 MAD

2019 SGD to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SGD to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 1, valuing the pair at 7.1405. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 6.8296.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3109 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.0289 to the December average rate of 7.0932, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 7.1405 was up 0.49% compared to the 2018 peak of 7.1059, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 35,703 MAD
2018 Average 34,791 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 34,148 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,554.50 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

7.1253
6.9030
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 7.0653, compared to 7.0341 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0311 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.0653
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.0341

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.1723 MAD (High: 7.0019 / Low: 6.8296). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0536 MAD (High: 7.1405 / Low: 7.0870).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1723
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0536

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1217 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1217

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 7.1067) against the same month in 2018 (average: 7.0002), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1065 (+1.52%).

2019 Avg (April) 7.1067
2018 Avg (April) 7.0002

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.0831 6.9798 7.0289
February 7.0908 7.0053 7.0473
March 7.1367 7.0562 7.0988
April 7.1405 7.0870 7.1067
May 7.1054 7.0216 7.0577
June 7.0858 7.0155 7.0521
July 7.0962 6.9992 7.0432
August 7.0019 6.8296 6.9215
September 7.0640 6.9352 7.0137
October 7.0817 7.0077 7.0458
November 7.1174 7.0553 7.0873
December 7.1189 7.0543 7.0932