YEARLY HIGH
13.4845 MAD
YEARLY LOW
12.9905 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.3078 MAD

2019 XDR to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XDR to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 13.4845. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 12.9905.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4940 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.3169 to the December average rate of 13.2689, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 13.4845 was down 0.77% compared to the 2018 peak of 13.5898, 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 67,423 MAD
2018 Average 66,530 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 64,953 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,469.85 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

13.4614
13.1328
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 13.3754, compared to 13.2401 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1353 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.3754
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.2401

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.2285 MAD (High: 13.2190 / Low: 12.9905). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0588 MAD (High: 13.2992 / Low: 13.2403).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2285
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0588

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.1111 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 13.4340) against the same month in 2018 (average: 13.4292), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0048 (+0.04%).

2019 Avg (May) 13.4340
2018 Avg (May) 13.4292

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.4155 13.2008 13.3169
February 13.3727 13.2325 13.3129
March 13.4634 13.3588 13.4105
April 13.4756 13.3756 13.4180
May 13.4845 13.4015 13.4340
June 13.4611 13.2469 13.3604
July 13.3555 13.1908 13.2493
August 13.2190 12.9905 13.1601
September 13.3074 13.1169 13.2440
October 13.2834 13.2132 13.2481
November 13.2992 13.2403 13.2705
December 13.3008 13.2401 13.2689