YEARLY HIGH
0.0768 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0637 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0678 MAD

2012 LKR to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.0768. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 25, dropping to 0.0637.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0131 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0757 to the December average rate of 0.0663, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0768 was down 1.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0777, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 384 MAD
2011 Average 366 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 319 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65.35 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0767
0.0646
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.0691, compared to 0.0666 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0691
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0666

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0071 MAD (High: 0.0746 / Low: 0.0676). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 MAD (High: 0.0669 / Low: 0.0658).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0071
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0757) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0754), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.32%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0757
2011 Avg (January) 0.0754

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0768 0.0743 0.0757
February 0.0746 0.0676 0.0719
March 0.0700 0.0646 0.0673
April 0.0679 0.0637 0.0659
May 0.0677 0.0651 0.0670
June 0.0681 0.0654 0.0668
July 0.0696 0.0655 0.0675
August 0.0681 0.0663 0.0673
September 0.0666 0.0642 0.0656
October 0.0671 0.0658 0.0664
November 0.0669 0.0658 0.0664
December 0.0668 0.0656 0.0663