YEARLY HIGH
160.0132 LBP
YEARLY LOW
154.9140 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
157.0744 LBP

2019 MAD to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MAD to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 12, valuing the pair at 160.0132. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 154.9140.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0992 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 158.2964 to the December average rate of 157.2082, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 160.0132 was down 3.69% compared to the 2018 peak of 166.1378, 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 800,066 LBP
2018 Average 805,887 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 774,570 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,495.80 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

158.5276
155.7525
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 157.2417, compared to 156.9070 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3347 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 157.2417
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 156.9070

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 5.0992 LBP (High: 160.0132 / Low: 154.9140). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0161 LBP (High: 158.8043 / Low: 157.7882).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.0992
February Spread (Stable) ±1.0161

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.4795 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4795

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 156.1680) against the same month in 2018 (average: 160.6526), the exchange rate shifted by -4.4846 (-2.79%).

2019 Avg (May) 156.1680
2018 Avg (May) 160.6526

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 159.7455 157.0856 158.2964
February 158.8043 157.7882 158.1955
March 157.9383 156.2893 156.9940
April 157.2153 155.7135 156.6409
May 160.0132 154.9140 156.1680
June 158.8616 155.1974 157.1556
July 158.1499 156.5603 157.5439
August 159.4907 156.1448 157.4633
September 157.5931 155.1756 155.9838
October 157.7225 155.1269 156.5498
November 157.2787 156.1568 156.6930
December 158.1807 156.4253 157.2082