2018 MAD to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

912.1889 LAK

YEARLY LOW

875.9230 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

896.8888 LAK

2018 MAD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 912.1889. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 875.9230.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.2659 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 898.3299 to the December average rate of 896.0334, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 912.1889 was up 2.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 892.3124, 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 4,560,945 LAK

2017 Average 4,239,065 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 4,379,615 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 181,329.61 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

907.8562

882.1199

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 896.2214, compared to 897.5562 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3348 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 896.2214

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 897.5562

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 22.6470 LAK (High: 908.9418 / Low: 886.2948). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.1038 LAK (High: 894.4453 / Low: 887.3416).

January Spread (Volatile) ±22.6470

July Spread (Stable) ±7.1038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 16.0053 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -16.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 905.7115) against the same month in 2017 (average: 886.2716), the exchange rate shifted by +19.4400 (+2.19%).

2018 Avg (September) 905.7115

2017 Avg (September) 886.2716

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	908.9418	886.2948	898.3299
February	910.7192	896.6568	902.9222
March	909.7075	899.7037	903.9199
April	907.5873	895.8903	901.9486
May	894.0276	875.9230	885.9433
June	890.1491	877.3970	884.2646
July	894.4453	887.3416	890.9547
August	908.3523	887.1971	895.3409
September	912.1889	902.1567	905.7115
October	904.9411	893.0156	899.2417
November	903.6242	890.0023	898.0549
December	902.0045	888.0218	896.0334