YEARLY HIGH
0.6545 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.5694 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6090 MAD

2021 LSL to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LSL to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 0.6545. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.5694.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0851 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5906 to the December average rate of 0.5833, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.6545 was down 4.54% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.6856, 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 3,272 MAD
2020 Average 2,899 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 2,847 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 425.57 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.6462
0.5775
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 0.6145, compared to 0.6035 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0110 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6145
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6035

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0382 MAD (High: 0.6081 / Low: 0.5698). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0149 MAD (High: 0.6270 / Low: 0.6121).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0382
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0149

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0240 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0240

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 0.6405) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.5648), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0757 (+13.41%).

2021 Avg (June) 0.6405
2020 Avg (June) 0.5648

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6081 0.5698 0.5906
February 0.6188 0.5959 0.6056
March 0.6114 0.5825 0.6008
April 0.6270 0.6121 0.6198
May 0.6431 0.6178 0.6295
June 0.6545 0.6224 0.6405
July 0.6265 0.6018 0.6166
August 0.6172 0.5875 0.6059
September 0.6344 0.5967 0.6154
October 0.6249 0.5951 0.6088
November 0.6073 0.5694 0.5911
December 0.5977 0.5718 0.5833