YEARLY HIGH
7.1482 MAD
YEARLY LOW
6.6627 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.8762 MAD

2012 LYD to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LYD to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 7.1482. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 6.6627.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4855 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9464 to the December average rate of 6.7488, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 7.1482 was up 2.55% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.9703, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 35,741 MAD
2011 Average 33,133 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 33,314 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,427.37 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

7.1023
6.6952
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 6.8445, compared to 6.9080 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0635 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.8445
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.9080

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.3283 MAD (High: 7.1023 / Low: 6.7741). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1372 MAD (High: 6.8197 / Low: 6.6825).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3283
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1372

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1956 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1956

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 7.0684) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.5597), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5086 (+7.75%).

2012 Avg (July) 7.0684
2011 Avg (July) 6.5597

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.1023 6.7741 6.9464
February 6.9583 6.6895 6.7815
March 6.8133 6.6627 6.7291
April 6.8593 6.6778 6.7783
May 6.9837 6.7740 6.8822
June 7.0805 6.8587 6.9495
July 7.1482 6.9596 7.0684
August 7.1023 6.9483 7.0331
September 6.9803 6.6831 6.8374
October 6.9552 6.8036 6.8624
November 7.0042 6.7881 6.8977
December 6.8197 6.6825 6.7488