YEARLY HIGH
5.0485 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.7478 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4712 SDG

2018 MAD to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 19, valuing the pair at 5.0485. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.7478.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3007 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7579 to the December average rate of 4.9899, the exchange rate registered a net change of 558.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.0485 was up 573.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7496, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,242 SDG
2017 Average 3,422 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 3,739 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,503.50 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.4346
0.3328
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to SDG 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 1.7207, compared to 3.2216 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7207
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2216

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 3.1029 SDG (High: 4.9998 / Low: 1.8968). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0151 SDG (High: 1.9103 / Low: 1.8952).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.1029
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0151

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0474 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0474

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 5.0095) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7063), the exchange rate shifted by +4.3032 (+609.26%).

2018 Avg (November) 5.0095
2017 Avg (November) 0.7063

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7676 0.7478 0.7579
February 1.9795 0.7690 1.8160
March 1.9872 1.9549 1.9690
April 1.9805 1.9407 1.9650
May 1.9505 1.8891 1.9176
June 1.9137 1.8848 1.8988
July 1.9103 1.8952 1.9040
August 1.9200 1.8800 1.9005
September 1.9317 1.9076 1.9162
October 4.9998 1.8968 3.6095
November 5.0485 4.9632 5.0095
December 5.0228 4.9484 4.9899