2012 MAD to MZN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 MAD to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the MAD to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 3.5087. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 3.0660.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4428 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1348 to the December average rate of 3.4780, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.5087 was down 13.94% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.0769, 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 MZN 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 3.1975, compared to 3.3216 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1241 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.1634 MZN (High: 3.3250 / Low: 3.1617). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0747 MZN (High: 3.5087 / Low: 3.4340).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0865 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 3.4780) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.1508), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3272 (+10.38%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.1913 | 3.0822 | 3.1348 |
| February | 3.3250 | 3.1617 | 3.2158 |
| March | 3.3013 | 3.1691 | 3.2467 |
| April | 3.3018 | 3.2244 | 3.2616 |
| May | 3.2574 | 3.1143 | 3.1750 |
| June | 3.1846 | 3.1025 | 3.1510 |
| July | 3.1850 | 3.0660 | 3.1166 |
| August | 3.2657 | 3.1193 | 3.1976 |
| September | 3.3788 | 3.2589 | 3.3247 |
| October | 3.4385 | 3.3294 | 3.3716 |
| November | 3.5024 | 3.3750 | 3.4412 |
| December | 3.5087 | 3.4340 | 3.4780 |