YEARLY HIGH
3.2158 MAD
YEARLY LOW
3.0631 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1766 MAD

2016 LTL to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LTL to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 22, valuing the pair at 3.2158. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 3.0631.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1527 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1847 to the December average rate of 3.0864, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.2158 was down 6.89% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.4537, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,079 MAD
2015 Average 16,131 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 15,315 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 763.58 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.2071
3.0754
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 3.1891, compared to 3.1641 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0250 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1891
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1641

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1075 MAD (High: 3.1954 / Low: 3.0879). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0165 MAD (High: 3.2003 / Low: 3.1837).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1075
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0165

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0598 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0598

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 3.1866) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.2052), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0186 (-0.58%).

2016 Avg (February) 3.1866
2015 Avg (February) 3.2052

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2153 3.1644 3.1847
February 3.2158 3.1625 3.1866
March 3.2032 3.1622 3.1845
April 3.2003 3.1837 3.1931
May 3.2073 3.1771 3.1943
June 3.2107 3.1657 3.1911
July 3.1865 3.1643 3.1792
August 3.2039 3.1688 3.1854
September 3.2092 3.1720 3.1961
October 3.2154 3.1776 3.1913
November 3.1954 3.0879 3.1462
December 3.1112 3.0631 3.0864