YEARLY HIGH
180.8858 LBP
YEARLY LOW
165.7452 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
174.3804 LBP

2012 MAD to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MAD to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 180.8858. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 165.7452.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.1406 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 174.8941 to the December average rate of 177.2989, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 180.8858 was down 7.93% compared to the 2011 peak of 196.4613, 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 904,429 LBP
2011 Average 931,404 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 828,726 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 75,702.86 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

179.5668
167.0279
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to LBP 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 175.7025, compared to 173.0584 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.6441 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 175.7025
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 173.0584

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 9.1640 LBP (High: 178.4517 / Low: 169.2877). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5849 LBP (High: 176.9270 / Low: 174.3420).

May Spread (Volatile) ±9.1640
October Spread (Stable) ±2.5849

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 3.8832 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8832

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 178.5219) against the same month in 2011 (average: 182.8695), the exchange rate shifted by -4.3477 (-2.38%).

2012 Avg (February) 178.5219
2011 Avg (February) 182.8695

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 177.9486 172.2691 174.8941
February 180.8858 176.0844 178.5219
March 179.9249 176.4371 178.2456
April 179.6983 176.4069 177.8067
May 178.4517 169.2877 173.9235
June 172.9102 168.8365 170.8232
July 171.9515 165.7452 168.0728
August 171.6150 167.6044 169.2489
September 177.1519 170.9482 174.3411
October 176.9270 174.3420 175.4286
November 175.8251 172.6468 173.9600
December 178.8939 175.3356 177.2989