YEARLY HIGH
0.8117 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.7346 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7756 MAD

2014 LSL to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LSL to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 23, valuing the pair at 0.8117. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 0.7346.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0771 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7585 to the December average rate of 0.7776, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.8117 was down 18.44% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.9952, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,059 MAD
2013 Average 4,373 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 3,673 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 385.72 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.8028
0.7434
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.7658, compared to 0.7854 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0196 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7658
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7854

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0473 MAD (High: 0.8031 / Low: 0.7558). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0143 MAD (High: 0.7810 / Low: 0.7668).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0473
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0143

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0203 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0203

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 0.7978) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.8139), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0160 (-1.97%).

2014 Avg (November) 0.7978
2013 Avg (November) 0.8139

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7775 0.7346 0.7585
February 0.7636 0.7388 0.7484
March 0.7732 0.7482 0.7573
April 0.7787 0.7620 0.7712
May 0.7972 0.7705 0.7859
June 0.7810 0.7668 0.7735
July 0.7940 0.7659 0.7769
August 0.7965 0.7773 0.7866
September 0.8019 0.7753 0.7849
October 0.8040 0.7782 0.7888
November 0.8117 0.7869 0.7978
December 0.8031 0.7558 0.7776