2018 MAD to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

17.0556 LRD

YEARLY LOW

13.3176 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

15.3210 LRD

2018 MAD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 17.0556. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 13.3176.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7381 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.7121 to the December average rate of 16.5223, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 17.0556 was up 26.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.4325, 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 85,278 LRD

2017 Average 54,034 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 66,588 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,690.41 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

16.8728

13.4248

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to LRD 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 14.1946, compared to 16.4474 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2528 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.1946

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.4474

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 1.2537 LRD (High: 15.8085 / Low: 14.5549). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2596 LRD (High: 14.3934 / Low: 14.1338).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.2537

March Spread (Stable) ±0.2596

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2293 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2293

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 16.4133) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.6787), the exchange rate shifted by +6.7346 (+69.58%).

2018 Avg (July) 16.4133

2017 Avg (July) 9.6787

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	14.1049	13.3923	13.7121
February	14.1744	13.3176	13.7399
March	14.3934	14.1338	14.2726
April	14.3966	14.1185	14.2312
May	14.5736	14.0002	14.2112
June	15.8085	14.5549	15.0004
July	17.0556	15.8076	16.4133
August	16.4426	15.9924	16.1840
September	17.0276	16.3143	16.4612
October	16.6605	16.3676	16.5182
November	16.7030	16.4410	16.5855
December	16.6726	16.4014	16.5223