YEARLY HIGH
14.1018 MAD
YEARLY LOW
13.1837 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.6854 MAD

2012 GBP to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 14.1018. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 13.1837.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9181 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.3605 to the December average rate of 13.7024, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 14.1018 was up 5.21% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.4035, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 70,509 MAD
2011 Average 64,881 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 65,918 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,590.39 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

14.0375
13.2689
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 13.5167, compared to 13.8541 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3373 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.5167
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.8541

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.4161 MAD (High: 14.1018 / Low: 13.6856). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1411 MAD (High: 13.4474 / Low: 13.3063).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.4161
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1411

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1220 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1220

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 13.9665) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.7881), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1784 (+9.22%).

2012 Avg (July) 13.9665
2011 Avg (July) 12.7881

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.4474 13.3063 13.3605
February 13.4685 13.1837 13.3330
March 13.4366 13.2775 13.3695
April 13.7007 13.3531 13.5580
May 13.8872 13.6743 13.7832
June 13.8090 13.6136 13.6963
July 14.1018 13.6856 13.9665
August 14.0676 13.8771 13.9735
September 13.9803 13.7658 13.8990
October 13.9044 13.6623 13.7770
November 13.8895 13.7088 13.8062
December 13.8077 13.5889 13.7024