YEARLY HIGH
4.8056 MAD
YEARLY LOW
4.5580 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6932 MAD

2018 BBD to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 4.8056. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 4.5580.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2476 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6264 to the December average rate of 4.7694, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.8056 was down 5.73% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.0979, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,028 MAD
2017 Average 24,261 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 22,790 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,238.13 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.7871
4.5744
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 4.6464, compared to 4.7401 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0937 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6464
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7401

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.1258 MAD (High: 4.7832 / Low: 4.6574). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0384 MAD (High: 4.7490 / Low: 4.7106).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1258
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0384

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 0.0382 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0382

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 4.7694) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.7111), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0583 (+1.24%).

2018 Avg (December) 4.7694
2017 Avg (December) 4.7111

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6903 4.5713 4.6264
February 4.6311 4.5580 4.5954
March 4.6123 4.5625 4.5921
April 4.6460 4.5803 4.6063
May 4.7832 4.6574 4.7102
June 4.7770 4.7138 4.7479
July 4.7490 4.7106 4.7289
August 4.7882 4.6906 4.7414
September 4.7275 4.6731 4.7032
October 4.7846 4.7133 4.7418
November 4.7953 4.7282 4.7558
December 4.8056 4.7398 4.7694