2012 MAD to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 MAD to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the MAD to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 848.0238. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 785.6921.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 62.3317 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 807.6058 to the December average rate of 831.4723, 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 848.0238 was down 10.00% compared to the 2011 peak of 942.2633, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
MAD to GNF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 815.5485, compared to 816.8272 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2787 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 49.8492 GNF (High: 848.0238 / Low: 798.1746). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.2436 GNF (High: 830.1618 / Low: 808.9182).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 21.8645 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 834.0537) against the same month in 2011 (average: 886.6647), the exchange rate shifted by -52.6110 (-5.93%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 822.0894 | 797.0002 | 807.6058 |
| February | 827.8827 | 802.9296 | 819.2540 |
| March | 848.0238 | 798.1746 | 834.0537 |
| April | 846.9561 | 817.9994 | 827.4135 |
| May | 827.8459 | 789.6670 | 805.5490 |
| June | 815.5834 | 787.7171 | 799.4148 |
| July | 809.0992 | 785.6921 | 796.1973 |
| August | 817.1321 | 794.2017 | 804.3858 |
| September | 840.4543 | 808.1440 | 820.9143 |
| October | 840.5443 | 812.7441 | 827.5331 |
| November | 830.1618 | 808.9182 | 820.4605 |
| December | 841.2490 | 816.2608 | 831.4723 |