2018 LKR to MAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0610 MAD

YEARLY LOW

0.0522 MAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0579 MAD

2018 LKR to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.0610. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0522.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0088 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0602 to the December average rate of 0.0529, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0610 was down 10.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0681, 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 305 MAD

2017 Average 318 MAD

Yearly Trough Low 261 MAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.18 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0609

0.0522

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 0.0595, compared to 0.0563 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0595

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0563

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0030 MAD (High: 0.0584 / Low: 0.0554). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 MAD (High: 0.0594 / Low: 0.0586).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0602) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0671), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0069 (-10.32%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0602

2017 Avg (January) 0.0671

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0610	0.0595	0.0602
February	0.0599	0.0589	0.0594
March	0.0595	0.0585	0.0590
April	0.0594	0.0586	0.0590
May	0.0605	0.0589	0.0597
June	0.0603	0.0591	0.0597
July	0.0600	0.0590	0.0594
August	0.0598	0.0581	0.0592
September	0.0584	0.0554	0.0570
October	0.0559	0.0547	0.0554
November	0.0554	0.0528	0.0540
December	0.0535	0.0522	0.0529