YEARLY HIGH
0.0187 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0177 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0182 MAD

2018 SYP to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SYP to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 0.0187. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0177.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0180 to the December average rate of 0.0185, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0187 was down 60.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0478, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 93 MAD
2017 Average 176 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 89 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.83 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0186
0.0178
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.0180, compared to 0.0184 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0180
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0184

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0005 MAD (High: 0.0186 / Low: 0.0181). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MAD (High: 0.0184 / Low: 0.0183).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0185) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0183), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+1.23%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0185
2017 Avg (December) 0.0183

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0182 0.0177 0.0180
February 0.0180 0.0177 0.0178
March 0.0179 0.0177 0.0178
April 0.0180 0.0178 0.0179
May 0.0186 0.0181 0.0183
June 0.0186 0.0183 0.0184
July 0.0184 0.0183 0.0184
August 0.0186 0.0182 0.0184
September 0.0184 0.0181 0.0183
October 0.0186 0.0183 0.0184
November 0.0186 0.0184 0.0185
December 0.0187 0.0184 0.0185