YEARLY HIGH
21.4934 DJF
YEARLY LOW
19.5913 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.6545 DJF

2012 MAD to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MAD to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 21.4934. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 19.5913.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9021 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.7030 to the December average rate of 20.9307, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 21.4934 was down 7.50% compared to the 2011 peak of 23.2372, 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 107,467 DJF
2011 Average 109,891 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 97,956 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,510.45 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

21.2789
19.7456
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to DJF 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 20.8474, compared to 20.4616 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3858 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.8474
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.4616

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.1603 DJF (High: 21.2590 / Low: 20.0986). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3492 DJF (High: 21.3026 / Low: 20.9534).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.1603
April Spread (Stable) ±0.3492

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 0.4501 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4501

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 21.1511) against the same month in 2011 (average: 21.6101), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4590 (-2.12%).

2012 Avg (February) 21.1511
2011 Avg (February) 21.6101

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.0972 20.4361 20.7030
February 21.4934 20.8319 21.1511
March 21.3551 20.9803 21.1473
April 21.3026 20.9534 21.1174
May 21.2590 20.0986 20.6673
June 20.5988 20.1118 20.2984
July 20.3321 19.5913 19.8734
August 20.3178 19.7835 20.0165
September 21.0066 20.2476 20.6317
October 20.9773 20.6184 20.7558
November 20.7953 20.3360 20.5617
December 21.1510 20.6584 20.9307