2017 LSL to MAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8001 MAD

YEARLY LOW

0.6524 MAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7300 MAD

2017 LSL to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.8001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.6524.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1476 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7433 to the December average rate of 0.7177, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8001 was up 7.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7431, 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 4,000 MAD

2016 Average 3,345 MAD

Yearly Trough Low 3,262 MAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 738.20 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7885

0.6594

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 0.7544, compared to 0.7056 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0488 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7544

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7056

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0784 MAD (High: 0.7609 / Low: 0.6825). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0181 MAD (High: 0.7547 / Low: 0.7366).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0784

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0181

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0329 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0329

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.7777) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6352), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1425 (+22.43%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.7777

2016 Avg (March) 0.6352

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7547	0.7366	0.7433
February	0.7806	0.7437	0.7617
March	0.8001	0.7506	0.7777
April	0.7688	0.7237	0.7448
May	0.7588	0.7268	0.7423
June	0.7694	0.7390	0.7567
July	0.7442	0.7149	0.7305
August	0.7234	0.7021	0.7131
September	0.7277	0.6953	0.7123
October	0.7064	0.6699	0.6900
November	0.6901	0.6524	0.6701
December	0.7609	0.6825	0.7177