YEARLY HIGH
0.0692 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0650 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0671 MAD

2016 LKR to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.0692. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.0650.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0042 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0688 to the December average rate of 0.0678, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0692 was down 8.97% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0760, 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 346 MAD
2015 Average 359 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 325 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.21 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0690
0.0658
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 0.0671, compared to 0.0671 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0671
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0671

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0035 MAD (High: 0.0685 / Low: 0.0650). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 MAD (High: 0.0692 / Low: 0.0685).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0688) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0711), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0023 (-3.30%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0688
2015 Avg (January) 0.0711

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0692 0.0685 0.0688
February 0.0688 0.0668 0.0678
March 0.0685 0.0650 0.0671
April 0.0668 0.0656 0.0663
May 0.0664 0.0654 0.0660
June 0.0671 0.0655 0.0664
July 0.0675 0.0666 0.0672
August 0.0673 0.0662 0.0668
September 0.0671 0.0662 0.0667
October 0.0674 0.0662 0.0668
November 0.0680 0.0661 0.0672
December 0.0685 0.0672 0.0678