YEARLY HIGH
0.0956 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0902 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0929 MAD

2018 XPF to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0956. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.0902.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0054 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0946 to the December average rate of 0.0909, 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 0.0956 was down 1.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0971, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 478 MAD
2017 Average 458 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 451 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.78 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0955
0.0901
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.0943, compared to 0.0915 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0943
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0915

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0017 MAD (High: 0.0920 / Low: 0.0904). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 MAD (High: 0.0929 / Low: 0.0924).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0951) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0897), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0053 (+5.96%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0951
2017 Avg (February) 0.0897

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0953 0.0938 0.0946
February 0.0956 0.0946 0.0951
March 0.0953 0.0946 0.0949
April 0.0951 0.0941 0.0948
May 0.0938 0.0925 0.0933
June 0.0933 0.0925 0.0929
July 0.0929 0.0924 0.0927
August 0.0924 0.0910 0.0917
September 0.0923 0.0916 0.0918
October 0.0916 0.0907 0.0913
November 0.0910 0.0902 0.0906
December 0.0920 0.0904 0.0909