2018 XAF to MAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0174 MAD

YEARLY LOW

0.0164 MAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0169 MAD

2018 XAF to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0174. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.0164.

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 0.0172 to the December average rate of 0.0165, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0174 was up 1.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0172, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 87 MAD

2017 Average 83 MAD

Yearly Trough Low 82 MAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.87 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0174

0.0164

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.0171, compared to 0.0166 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0171

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0166

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0003 MAD (High: 0.0167 / Low: 0.0164). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MAD (High: 0.0169 / Low: 0.0168).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0173) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0163), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+6.04%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0173

2017 Avg (February) 0.0163

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0173	0.0171	0.0172
February	0.0174	0.0172	0.0173
March	0.0173	0.0172	0.0173
April	0.0173	0.0171	0.0172
May	0.0171	0.0168	0.0170
June	0.0170	0.0168	0.0169
July	0.0169	0.0168	0.0169
August	0.0168	0.0166	0.0167
September	0.0168	0.0167	0.0167
October	0.0167	0.0165	0.0166
November	0.0166	0.0164	0.0165
December	0.0167	0.0164	0.0165