2018 SRD to MAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2887 MAD

YEARLY LOW

1.2207 MAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2579 MAD

2018 SRD to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SRD to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 1.2887. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 1.2207.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0680 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2402 to the December average rate of 1.2790, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.2887 was down 6.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3716, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,444 MAD

2017 Average 6,480 MAD

Yearly Trough Low 6,103 MAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 340.21 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2839

1.2249

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 1.2445, compared to 1.2712 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0266 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2445

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2712

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0337 MAD (High: 1.2810 / Low: 1.2473). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0133 MAD (High: 1.2352 / Low: 1.2219).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0337

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0133

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0102 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0102

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.2790) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2639), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0151 (+1.19%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.2790

2017 Avg (December) 1.2639

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2578	1.2242	1.2402
February	1.2402	1.2207	1.2307
March	1.2352	1.2219	1.2298
April	1.2443	1.2266	1.2336
May	1.2810	1.2473	1.2614
June	1.2793	1.2624	1.2715
July	1.2796	1.2632	1.2682
August	1.2841	1.2579	1.2715
September	1.2678	1.2532	1.2613
October	1.2831	1.2639	1.2716
November	1.2859	1.2679	1.2754
December	1.2887	1.2711	1.2790