YEARLY HIGH
21.8583 LRD
YEARLY LOW
17.0881 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.1847 LRD

2020 MAD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MAD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 1, valuing the pair at 21.8583. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 19, dropping to 17.0881.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7702 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.9274 to the December average rate of 17.9566, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 21.8583 was down 0.75% compared to the 2019 peak of 22.0237, 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 109,292 LRD
2019 Average 96,879 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 85,440 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,851.20 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

21.9536
17.5932
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 20.1559, compared to 20.2135 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0576 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.1559
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.2135

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 2.7454 LRD (High: 19.8335 / Low: 17.0881). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2790 LRD (High: 20.3001 / Low: 20.0212).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.7454
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2790

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.9163 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9163

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2020: 21.5903) against the same month in 2019 (average: 21.5235), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0667 (+0.31%).

2020 Avg (September) 21.5903
2019 Avg (September) 21.5235

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.3204 19.5127 19.9274
February 20.5965 20.2012 20.3144
March 21.0094 19.5982 20.4303
April 20.0305 19.2217 19.5506
May 20.3001 20.0212 20.1468
June 20.6844 20.3143 20.5657
July 21.3814 20.4999 20.8699
August 21.7843 21.3077 21.5877
September 21.8583 21.4141 21.5903
October 21.5821 19.8202 21.0964
November 19.8335 17.0881 18.1801
December 18.4702 17.3556 17.9566