YEARLY HIGH
0.0555 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0517 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0538 MAD

2019 LKR to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LKR to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 1, valuing the pair at 0.0555. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.0517.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0038 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0524 to the December average rate of 0.0531, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0555 was down 9.05% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0610, 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 277 MAD
2018 Average 289 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 259 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.84 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0554
0.0521
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 0.0540, compared to 0.0536 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0540
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0536

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.0019 MAD (High: 0.0551 / Low: 0.0531). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MAD (High: 0.0547 / Low: 0.0543).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 0.0551) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0590), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0038 (-6.52%).

2019 Avg (April) 0.0551
2018 Avg (April) 0.0590

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0534 0.0517 0.0524
February 0.0540 0.0530 0.0534
March 0.0551 0.0531 0.0540
April 0.0555 0.0548 0.0551
May 0.0552 0.0544 0.0548
June 0.0552 0.0539 0.0544
July 0.0547 0.0543 0.0545
August 0.0547 0.0531 0.0539
September 0.0538 0.0533 0.0535
October 0.0538 0.0527 0.0532
November 0.0538 0.0531 0.0535
December 0.0535 0.0527 0.0531