YEARLY HIGH
5.6340 KGS
YEARLY LOW
5.0241 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4103 KGS

2012 MAD to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MAD to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 5.6340. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 5.0241.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6099 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.4191 to the December average rate of 5.5808, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.6340 was down 7.60% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.0976, 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 28,170 KGS
2011 Average 28,502 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 25,121 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,049.45 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5.6327
5.0098
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to KGS 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 5.4666, compared to 5.3541 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1125 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.4666
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.3541

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.4470 KGS (High: 5.5144 / Low: 5.0675). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0805 KGS (High: 5.5439 / Low: 5.4634).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.4470
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0805

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1492 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1492

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 5.5462) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.7651), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2190 (-3.80%).

2012 Avg (February) 5.5462
2011 Avg (February) 5.7651

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.5184 5.3366 5.4191
February 5.6340 5.4487 5.5462
March 5.5700 5.4553 5.5231
April 5.5642 5.4788 5.5239
May 5.5534 5.2785 5.4357
June 5.4060 5.2663 5.3515
July 5.3675 5.0241 5.2109
August 5.1105 5.0267 5.0617
September 5.5144 5.0675 5.3128
October 5.5439 5.4634 5.4944
November 5.5228 5.4205 5.4641
December 5.6310 5.5170 5.5808