YEARLY HIGH
0.7488 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.6681 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7032 EGP

2012 MAD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MAD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.7488. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.6681.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0807 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7010 to the December average rate of 0.7253, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7488 was down 3.89% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7792, 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 3,744 EGP
2011 Average 3,675 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 3,341 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 403.62 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7301
0.6726
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to EGP 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 0.7046, compared to 0.7017 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7046
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7017

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0356 EGP (High: 0.7153 / Low: 0.6797). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0115 EGP (High: 0.7186 / Low: 0.7071).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0356
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0115

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 0.0151 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0151

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.7253) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7113), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0140 (+1.97%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.7253
2011 Avg (December) 0.7113

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7134 0.6902 0.7010
February 0.7254 0.7062 0.7155
March 0.7213 0.7069 0.7144
April 0.7204 0.7072 0.7129
May 0.7153 0.6797 0.6978
June 0.6933 0.6772 0.6860
July 0.6920 0.6681 0.6774
August 0.6957 0.6770 0.6839
September 0.7179 0.6933 0.7065
October 0.7186 0.7071 0.7118
November 0.7143 0.6994 0.7056
December 0.7488 0.7137 0.7253