2012 MAD to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 MAD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the MAD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 959.8313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 862.3315.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 97.4998 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 929.3833 to the December average rate of 940.6410, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 959.8313 was down 8.76% compared to the 2011 peak of 1051.9750, 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 LAK 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 931.8356, compared to 920.4272 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.4085 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 50.9946 LAK (High: 913.3260 / Low: 862.3315). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.0392 LAK (High: 941.7276 / Low: 928.6884).
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 18.2060 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 946.5669) against the same month in 2011 (average: 979.9826), the exchange rate shifted by -33.4158 (-3.41%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 944.3345 | 915.0611 | 929.3833 |
| February | 959.8313 | 933.9669 | 946.5669 |
| March | 954.0192 | 931.1993 | 943.9708 |
| April | 952.8180 | 930.1892 | 940.9377 |
| May | 945.3446 | 903.0517 | 922.7317 |
| June | 915.2657 | 900.2823 | 907.4232 |
| July | 913.3260 | 862.3315 | 894.3498 |
| August | 913.4667 | 892.6495 | 901.3430 |
| September | 941.8627 | 908.8436 | 927.1710 |
| October | 941.7276 | 928.6884 | 933.6083 |
| November | 933.9375 | 919.4194 | 925.4499 |
| December | 950.0555 | 929.5766 | 940.6410 |