YEARLY HIGH
110.0597 CDF
YEARLY LOW
101.8941 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
106.5653 CDF

2012 MAD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MAD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 110.0597. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 101.8941.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.1657 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 105.8414 to the December average rate of 108.9723, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 110.0597 was down 8.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 119.6414, 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 550,299 CDF
2011 Average 563,491 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 509,470 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,828.32 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

109.5720
102.3754
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to CDF 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 106.7899, compared to 106.3408 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4491 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 106.7899
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 106.3408

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 5.0767 CDF (High: 109.1125 / Low: 104.0358). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2255 CDF (High: 109.5092 / Low: 108.2837).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.0767
December Spread (Stable) ±1.2255

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.3594 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3594

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 108.5427) against the same month in 2011 (average: 111.2984), the exchange rate shifted by -2.7557 (-2.48%).

2012 Avg (February) 108.5427
2011 Avg (February) 111.2984

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 109.1125 104.0358 105.8414
February 110.0597 106.8877 108.5427
March 109.7059 107.1762 108.4513
April 109.9828 107.2321 108.1322
May 108.1117 103.0915 105.7728
June 105.8225 102.6794 103.9989
July 104.6500 101.8941 102.9751
August 105.5602 102.7047 103.9564
September 108.8484 105.1240 107.1065
October 108.7430 107.1502 107.9329
November 108.9731 105.9271 107.1013
December 109.5092 108.2837 108.9723