2018 LRD to MAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0751 MAD

YEARLY LOW

0.0586 MAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0657 MAD

2018 LRD to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 0.0751. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 0.0586.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0165 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0730 to the December average rate of 0.0605, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0751 was down 32.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1117, 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 375 MAD

2017 Average 473 MAD

Yearly Trough Low 293 MAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 82.29 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0742

0.0590

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 0.0705, compared to 0.0608 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0097 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0705

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0608

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0054 MAD (High: 0.0687 / Low: 0.0633). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 MAD (High: 0.0608 / Low: 0.0599).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0058 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0728) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1068), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0340 (-31.82%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0728

2017 Avg (February) 0.1068

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0747	0.0709	0.0730
February	0.0751	0.0705	0.0728
March	0.0708	0.0695	0.0701
April	0.0708	0.0695	0.0703
May	0.0714	0.0686	0.0704
June	0.0687	0.0633	0.0667
July	0.0633	0.0586	0.0610
August	0.0625	0.0608	0.0618
September	0.0613	0.0587	0.0608
October	0.0611	0.0600	0.0605
November	0.0608	0.0599	0.0603
December	0.0610	0.0600	0.0605