YEARLY HIGH
1.6272 MXN
YEARLY LOW
1.4618 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5233 MXN

2012 MAD to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MAD to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.6272. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 1.4618.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1653 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5576 to the December average rate of 1.5168, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.6272 was down 3.88% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.6928, 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 8,136 MXN
2011 Average 7,678 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 7,309 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 826.67 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.5916
1.4716
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to MXN 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 1.5459, compared to 1.5008 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0450 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5459
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5008

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1029 MXN (High: 1.6272 / Low: 1.5243). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0209 MXN (High: 1.5112 / Low: 1.4903).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1029
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0209

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0898 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0898

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.5576) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.4525), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1051 (+7.24%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.5576
2011 Avg (January) 1.4525

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6272 1.5243 1.5576
February 1.5451 1.4890 1.5162
March 1.5278 1.4812 1.5075
April 1.5594 1.5067 1.5399
May 1.6017 1.5245 1.5723
June 1.6199 1.5301 1.5816
July 1.5302 1.4636 1.4918
August 1.5163 1.4618 1.4816
September 1.5112 1.4903 1.4991
October 1.5258 1.4891 1.5042
November 1.5239 1.4997 1.5115
December 1.5421 1.4912 1.5168