2018 MAD to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

166.1378 LBP

YEARLY LOW

156.7954 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

161.2023 LBP

2018 MAD to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 166.1378. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 156.7954.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.3424 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 163.6689 to the December average rate of 158.2106, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 166.1378 was up 2.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 162.5028, 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 830,689 LBP

2017 Average 778,030 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 783,977 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,711.92 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

165.6138

157.5376

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 162.8954, compared to 159.5092 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.3862 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 162.8954

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 159.5092

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 4.7962 LBP (High: 163.3213 / Low: 158.5251). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3078 LBP (High: 159.6808 / Low: 158.3730).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.7962

November Spread (Stable) ±1.3078

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.4903 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4903

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 164.7365) against the same month in 2017 (average: 149.9393), the exchange rate shifted by +14.7972 (+9.87%).

2018 Avg (February) 164.7365

2017 Avg (February) 149.9393

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	165.2721	161.3092	163.6689
February	166.1378	163.2984	164.7365
March	166.1144	164.1867	164.9408
April	164.8720	162.5887	164.1429
May	163.3213	158.5251	160.6526
June	160.0523	157.9614	159.2309
July	160.5613	158.9829	159.8449
August	161.3936	157.7821	159.5543
September	161.9580	160.1445	160.9269
October	160.5390	157.9492	159.4841
November	159.6808	158.3730	159.0348
December	159.2286	156.7954	158.2106