YEARLY HIGH
0.1117 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0744 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0946 MAD

2017 LRD to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LRD to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.1117. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0744.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0373 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1075 to the December average rate of 0.0751, the exchange rate registered a net change of -30.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1117 was down 4.90% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1175, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 558 MAD
2016 Average 549 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 372 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 186.26 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1107
0.0718
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.1060, compared to 0.0833 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0227 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1060
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0833

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0238 MAD (High: 0.1049 / Low: 0.0811). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 MAD (High: 0.0755 / Low: 0.0744).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0238
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0189 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0189

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1075) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1158), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0083 (-7.18%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1075
2016 Avg (January) 0.1158

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1117 0.1056 0.1075
February 0.1077 0.1059 0.1068
March 0.1081 0.1046 0.1068
April 0.1073 0.1048 0.1064
May 0.1069 0.1030 0.1044
June 0.1053 0.1026 0.1038
July 0.1059 0.1012 0.1033
August 0.1049 0.0811 0.0844
September 0.0817 0.0795 0.0801
October 0.0805 0.0792 0.0798
November 0.0798 0.0748 0.0768
December 0.0755 0.0744 0.0751