2016 MAD to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

157.8280 LBP

YEARLY LOW

147.7182 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

154.0070 LBP

2016 MAD to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MAD to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 157.8280. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 147.7182.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.1098 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 152.4740 to the December average rate of 149.2062, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 157.8280 was down 5.35% compared to the 2015 peak of 166.7410, 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 789,140 LBP

2015 Average 773,649 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 738,591 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,549.16 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

156.9463

148.5026

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to LBP 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 154.8749, compared to 153.1391 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7358 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 154.8749

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 153.1391

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 4.7641 LBP (High: 154.2972 / Low: 149.5331). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3472 LBP (High: 155.9741 / Low: 154.6269).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.7641

September Spread (Stable) ±1.3472

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 2.3741 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3741

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 156.0829) against the same month in 2015 (average: 155.0039), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0789 (+0.70%).

2016 Avg (May) 156.0829

2015 Avg (May) 155.0039

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	153.6004	151.7490	152.4740
February	156.5978	152.6593	154.3809
March	156.8063	152.3098	154.5995
April	157.1918	155.5327	156.2427
May	157.8280	154.6729	156.0829
June	156.6305	153.4944	155.4697
July	155.1645	153.2223	153.9763
August	156.9285	153.9758	155.1641
September	155.9741	154.6269	155.2572
October	155.3976	152.2573	153.6505
November	154.2972	149.5331	151.5803
December	151.0592	147.7182	149.2062