YEARLY HIGH
0.0891 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0846 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0870 MAD

2018 VUV to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VUV to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 0.0891. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.0846.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0046 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0879 to the December average rate of 0.0861, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0891 was down 5.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0946, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 446 MAD
2017 Average 454 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 423 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.80 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0886
0.0851
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 0.0876, compared to 0.0864 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0876
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0864

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0028 MAD (High: 0.0885 / Low: 0.0857). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 MAD (High: 0.0871 / Low: 0.0861).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.0883) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0906), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0023 (-2.58%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.0883
2017 Avg (June) 0.0906

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0890 0.0870 0.0879
February 0.0885 0.0857 0.0876
March 0.0879 0.0860 0.0871
April 0.0877 0.0863 0.0870
May 0.0888 0.0864 0.0875
June 0.0891 0.0870 0.0883
July 0.0879 0.0865 0.0871
August 0.0883 0.0865 0.0874
September 0.0871 0.0861 0.0867
October 0.0870 0.0846 0.0854
November 0.0865 0.0854 0.0859
December 0.0870 0.0855 0.0861