2018 LYD to MAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

7.0368 MAD

YEARLY LOW

6.7736 MAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.8834 MAD

2018 LYD to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 7.0368. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 6.7736.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2632 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.8785 to the December average rate of 6.8280, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7.0368 was down 1.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.1112, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 35,184 MAD

2017 Average 34,834 MAD

Yearly Trough Low 33,868 MAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,315.91 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.9903

6.7908

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 6.9270, compared to 6.8397 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0873 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.9270

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8397

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1358 MAD (High: 6.9299 / Low: 6.7941). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0674 MAD (High: 6.8435 / Low: 6.7761).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1358

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0674

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 0.0837 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0837

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 6.9736) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.9851), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0114 (-0.16%).

2018 Avg (June) 6.9736

2017 Avg (June) 6.9851

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.9267	6.8453	6.8785
February	6.9903	6.8585	6.9121
March	6.9557	6.8744	6.9117
April	6.9737	6.8893	6.9313
May	7.0170	6.9156	6.9550
June	7.0368	6.9204	6.9736
July	6.9341	6.8373	6.8900
August	6.9160	6.7830	6.8408
September	6.8435	6.7761	6.8074
October	6.9299	6.7941	6.8552
November	6.8674	6.7736	6.8169
December	6.8752	6.7837	6.8280