YEARLY HIGH
0.0062 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0058 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0059 MAD

2021 LBP to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LBP to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.0062. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 0.0058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0059 to the December average rate of 0.0061, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0062 was down 46.13% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0114, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31 MAD
2020 Average 31 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 29 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.90 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0061
0.0058
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0059, compared to 0.0060 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0059
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0060

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0002 MAD (High: 0.0061 / Low: 0.0059). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MAD (High: 0.0059 / Low: 0.0059).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.0061) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0059), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+2.76%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.0061
2020 Avg (December) 0.0059

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0059 0.0058 0.0059
February 0.0059 0.0059 0.0059
March 0.0060 0.0058 0.0059
April 0.0060 0.0058 0.0059
May 0.0059 0.0058 0.0058
June 0.0059 0.0058 0.0058
July 0.0059 0.0058 0.0059
August 0.0060 0.0059 0.0059
September 0.0060 0.0059 0.0059
October 0.0060 0.0059 0.0059
November 0.0061 0.0059 0.0060
December 0.0062 0.0060 0.0061