2012 BAM to MAD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 BAM to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the BAM to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 5.7199. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 5.5769.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1430 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6771 to the December average rate of 5.6897, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.7199 was down 2.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.8371, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
BAM to MAD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.6788, compared to 5.6611 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0177 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0924 MAD (High: 5.6694 / Low: 5.5769). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0341 MAD (High: 5.7170 / Low: 5.6829).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0338 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 5.6979) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.7328), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0349 (-0.61%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.7006 | 5.6528 | 5.6771 |
| February | 5.7199 | 5.6826 | 5.6979 |
| March | 5.7170 | 5.6829 | 5.6998 |
| April | 5.7166 | 5.6799 | 5.6946 |
| May | 5.6992 | 5.6210 | 5.6608 |
| June | 5.6717 | 5.6122 | 5.6428 |
| July | 5.6557 | 5.5920 | 5.6227 |
| August | 5.6694 | 5.5769 | 5.6302 |
| September | 5.7066 | 5.6402 | 5.6729 |
| October | 5.7017 | 5.6661 | 5.6811 |
| November | 5.6967 | 5.6543 | 5.6702 |
| December | 5.7088 | 5.6598 | 5.6897 |