YEARLY HIGH
5.7223 MAD
YEARLY LOW
5.5887 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.6702 MAD

2012 BGN to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BGN to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 5.7223. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 5.5887.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1336 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6768 to the December average rate of 5.6942, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.7223 was down 2.02% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.8402, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 28,611 MAD
2011 Average 28,777 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 27,943 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 667.95 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5.7048
5.6171
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to MAD 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 5.6781, compared to 5.6623 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0158 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.6781
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.6623

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0753 MAD (High: 5.6639 / Low: 5.5887). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0255 MAD (High: 5.6978 / Low: 5.6723).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0753
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0255

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0341 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0341

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 5.6963) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.7376), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0413 (-0.72%).

2012 Avg (February) 5.6963
2011 Avg (February) 5.7376

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7097 5.6560 5.6768
February 5.7223 5.6636 5.6963
March 5.7167 5.6668 5.6975
April 5.7181 5.6745 5.6947
May 5.6952 5.6343 5.6686
June 5.6639 5.5887 5.6345
July 5.6615 5.6068 5.6244
August 5.6502 5.6110 5.6307
September 5.6957 5.6349 5.6695
October 5.6978 5.6723 5.6835
November 5.6908 5.6542 5.6714
December 5.7112 5.6709 5.6942