YEARLY HIGH
854.0327 LAK
YEARLY LOW
788.5116 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
828.4839 LAK

2016 MAD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MAD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 854.0327. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 788.5116.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 65.5212 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 822.2547 to the December average rate of 806.7816, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 854.0327 was down 4.51% compared to the 2015 peak of 894.3993, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,270,164 LAK
2015 Average 4,172,137 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 3,942,558 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 327,605.82 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

843.1102
803.4790
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to LAK 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 833.3247, compared to 823.6430 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.6817 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 833.3247
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 823.6430

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 30.4745 LAK (High: 818.9860 / Low: 788.5116). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.7994 LAK (High: 837.0245 / Low: 828.2251).

December Spread (Volatile) ±30.4745
September Spread (Stable) ±8.7994

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 12.2008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.2008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 839.1704) against the same month in 2015 (average: 831.8834), the exchange rate shifted by +7.2870 (+0.88%).

2016 Avg (May) 839.1704
2015 Avg (May) 831.8834

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 827.0881 817.6893 822.2547
February 843.9630 817.2463 831.0167
March 844.4267 820.1838 832.9781
April 844.5998 831.5706 839.8076
May 854.0327 830.6185 839.1704
June 841.3552 824.1816 834.7207
July 831.8569 819.2886 824.7945
August 839.9670 825.9501 831.7103
September 837.0245 828.2251 832.7798
October 835.0607 819.5146 826.8095
November 832.1235 809.6466 818.9824
December 818.9860 788.5116 806.7816