YEARLY HIGH
0.2652 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.2149 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2490 MAD

2013 GMD to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GMD to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 10, valuing the pair at 0.2652. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.2149.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0503 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2513 to the December average rate of 0.2163, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2652 was down 11.62% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3001, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,326 MAD
2012 Average 1,391 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 1,075 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 251.46 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2629
0.2121
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.2513, compared to 0.2467 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2513
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2467

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.0374 MAD (High: 0.2551 / Low: 0.2177). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 MAD (High: 0.2546 / Low: 0.2501).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0374
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0251 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0251

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 0.2586) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2847), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0261 (-9.17%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.2586
2012 Avg (July) 0.2847

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2591 0.2431 0.2513
February 0.2551 0.2416 0.2506
March 0.2624 0.2528 0.2575
April 0.2621 0.2549 0.2578
May 0.2615 0.2434 0.2561
June 0.2529 0.2287 0.2344
July 0.2652 0.2382 0.2586
August 0.2589 0.2381 0.2553
September 0.2606 0.2517 0.2566
October 0.2546 0.2501 0.2518
November 0.2551 0.2177 0.2414
December 0.2203 0.2149 0.2163