2012 GTQ to MAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1581 MAD

YEARLY LOW

1.0615 MAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1022 MAD

2012 GTQ to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GTQ to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 1.1581. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 1.0615.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0966 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1024 to the December average rate of 1.0762, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1581 was up 5.13% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1016, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,791 MAD

2011 Average 5,197 MAD

Yearly Trough Low 5,308 MAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 483.03 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1502

1.0695

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 1.1018, compared to 1.1026 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1018

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1026

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0546 MAD (High: 1.1393 / Low: 1.0847). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0243 MAD (High: 1.1073 / Low: 1.0830).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0546

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0243

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 0.0477 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0477

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.1435) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0195), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1240 (+12.16%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.1435

2011 Avg (July) 1.0195

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1193	1.0832	1.1024
February	1.1012	1.0625	1.0848
March	1.1073	1.0830	1.0922
April	1.1101	1.0826	1.0946
May	1.1393	1.0847	1.1129
June	1.1431	1.1135	1.1241
July	1.1581	1.1170	1.1435
August	1.1452	1.1054	1.1302
September	1.1115	1.0632	1.0825
October	1.0952	1.0701	1.0822
November	1.1135	1.0805	1.1009
December	1.0954	1.0615	1.0762