YEARLY HIGH
0.1201 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1104 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1158 CAD

2012 MAD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MAD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.1201. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 0.1104.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0097 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1177 to the December average rate of 0.1166, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1201 was down 4.86% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1262, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 600 CAD
2011 Average 611 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 552 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.41 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1189
0.1110
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to CAD 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 0.1173, compared to 0.1142 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1173
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1142

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0048 CAD (High: 0.1166 / Low: 0.1118). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 CAD (High: 0.1175 / Low: 0.1158).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0048
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.1183) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1200), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0017 (-1.45%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.1183
2011 Avg (February) 0.1200

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1191 0.1165 0.1177
February 0.1201 0.1168 0.1183
March 0.1191 0.1161 0.1176
April 0.1188 0.1163 0.1172
May 0.1175 0.1158 0.1166
June 0.1175 0.1158 0.1166
July 0.1166 0.1118 0.1132
August 0.1128 0.1104 0.1117
September 0.1144 0.1121 0.1134
October 0.1167 0.1136 0.1152
November 0.1164 0.1145 0.1153
December 0.1180 0.1149 0.1166