2013 MAD to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2847 LSL

YEARLY LOW

1.0048 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1477 LSL

2013 MAD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MAD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.2847. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.0048.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2799 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0443 to the December average rate of 1.2634, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.2847 was up 24.05% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.0356, 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 6,423 LSL

2012 Average 4,754 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 5,024 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,399.46 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.2853

1.0224

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to LSL 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 1.0864, compared to 1.2090 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1226 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0864

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2090

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1210 LSL (High: 1.1738 / Low: 1.0528). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0281 LSL (High: 1.2438 / Low: 1.2157).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1210

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0281

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0187 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0187

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.2634) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.0156), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2478 (+24.40%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.2634

2012 Avg (December) 1.0156

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0899	1.0048	1.0443
February	1.0891	1.0404	1.0633
March	1.0863	1.0579	1.0714
April	1.0831	1.0462	1.0661
May	1.1738	1.0528	1.0886
June	1.2116	1.1525	1.1844
July	1.1809	1.1513	1.1657
August	1.2389	1.1672	1.1994
September	1.2216	1.1640	1.1934
October	1.2190	1.1909	1.2034
November	1.2438	1.2157	1.2287
December	1.2847	1.2378	1.2634