2018 XDR to MAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.5898 MAD

YEARLY LOW

13.1233 MAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.3064 MAD

2018 XDR to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 13.5898. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 22, dropping to 13.1233.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4665 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.3055 to the December average rate of 13.2699, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.5898 was down 0.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.7000, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 67,949 MAD

2017 Average 67,260 MAD

Yearly Trough Low 65,616 MAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,332.73 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.4535

13.1616

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 13.3685, compared to 13.2442 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1244 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.3685

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.2442

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.2521 MAD (High: 13.5898 / Low: 13.3377). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0757 MAD (High: 13.4022 / Low: 13.3265).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2521

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0757

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1412 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1412

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 13.4269) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.4815), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0546 (-0.40%).

2018 Avg (June) 13.4269

2017 Avg (June) 13.4815

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.3742	13.2055	13.3055
February	13.4148	13.2508	13.3510
March	13.4157	13.2824	13.3411
April	13.4022	13.3265	13.3576
May	13.5058	13.3632	13.4292
June	13.5898	13.3377	13.4269
July	13.3514	13.2077	13.2857
August	13.3633	13.1488	13.2654
September	13.2514	13.1233	13.1860
October	13.2885	13.1902	13.2284
November	13.2986	13.1660	13.2298
December	13.3329	13.1899	13.2699