YEARLY HIGH
1.4968 MAD
YEARLY LOW
1.3354 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4228 MAD

2012 EGP to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EGP to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 1.4968. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.3354.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1613 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4266 to the December average rate of 1.3789, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.4968 was up 0.95% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.4827, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,484 MAD
2011 Average 6,809 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 6,677 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 806.74 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.4861
1.3691
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 1.4197, compared to 1.4259 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4197
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4259

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0732 MAD (High: 1.4712 / Low: 1.3980). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0226 MAD (High: 1.4142 / Low: 1.3916).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0732
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0226

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0467 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0467

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.4763) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.3292), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1471 (+11.07%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.4763
2011 Avg (July) 1.3292

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4489 1.4018 1.4266
February 1.4161 1.3785 1.3977
March 1.4147 1.3864 1.3998
April 1.4140 1.3881 1.4028
May 1.4712 1.3980 1.4335
June 1.4768 1.4425 1.4578
July 1.4968 1.4451 1.4763
August 1.4772 1.4374 1.4623
September 1.4423 1.3929 1.4157
October 1.4142 1.3916 1.4048
November 1.4298 1.4000 1.4173
December 1.4011 1.3354 1.3789