YEARLY HIGH
0.0685 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0623 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0651 MAD

2013 LKR to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 16, valuing the pair at 0.0685. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 0.0623.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0062 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0662 to the December average rate of 0.0627, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0685 was down 10.81% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0768, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 342 MAD
2012 Average 339 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 311 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.00 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0683
0.0622
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.0669, compared to 0.0634 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0669
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0634

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0027 MAD (High: 0.0677 / Low: 0.0650). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 MAD (High: 0.0631 / Low: 0.0624).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.0678) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0670), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+1.18%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.0678
2012 Avg (May) 0.0670

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0673 0.0654 0.0662
February 0.0667 0.0650 0.0660
March 0.0683 0.0668 0.0676
April 0.0684 0.0669 0.0677
May 0.0685 0.0668 0.0678
June 0.0677 0.0650 0.0660
July 0.0661 0.0638 0.0648
August 0.0641 0.0629 0.0636
September 0.0638 0.0627 0.0632
October 0.0632 0.0623 0.0628
November 0.0638 0.0629 0.0633
December 0.0631 0.0624 0.0627