YEARLY HIGH
0.5653 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.5160 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5425 MAD

2024 LSL to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the LSL to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 0.5653. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 0.5160.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0493 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5296 to the December average rate of 0.5497, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.5653 was down 8.59% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.6185, 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 2,827 MAD
2023 Average 2,745 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 2,580 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 246.67 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.5633
0.5265
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 0.5352, compared to 0.5498 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0147 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5352
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5498

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was June, with a trading range of 0.0346 MAD (High: 0.5560 / Low: 0.5214). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0091 MAD (High: 0.5645 / Low: 0.5554).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0346
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0091

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 0.5497) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.5379), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0118 (+2.19%).

2024 Avg (December) 0.5497
2023 Avg (December) 0.5379

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5360 0.5160 0.5296
February 0.5399 0.5200 0.5300
March 0.5393 0.5253 0.5331
April 0.5424 0.5272 0.5350
May 0.5477 0.5340 0.5430
June 0.5560 0.5214 0.5403
July 0.5499 0.5329 0.5407
August 0.5537 0.5290 0.5409
September 0.5645 0.5431 0.5523
October 0.5645 0.5554 0.5603
November 0.5653 0.5463 0.5553
December 0.5653 0.5356 0.5497