2012 MAD to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4375 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.4010 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4218 QAR

2012 MAD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MAD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.4375. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.4010.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0365 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4227 to the December average rate of 0.4287, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4375 was down 8.08% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4759, 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 2,187 QAR

2011 Average 2,250 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 2,005 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 182.59 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4341

0.4043

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to QAR 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 0.4248, compared to 0.4188 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4248

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4188

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0221 QAR (High: 0.4315 / Low: 0.4094). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 QAR (High: 0.4284 / Low: 0.4225).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0221

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

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 0.0093 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.4317) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4426), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0109 (-2.47%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.4317

2011 Avg (February) 0.4426

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4301	0.4163	0.4227
February	0.4375	0.4258	0.4317
March	0.4348	0.4264	0.4309
April	0.4343	0.4266	0.4298
May	0.4315	0.4094	0.4205
June	0.4182	0.4083	0.4131
July	0.4164	0.4010	0.4068
August	0.4150	0.4058	0.4095
September	0.4288	0.4138	0.4220
October	0.4284	0.4225	0.4249
November	0.4255	0.4174	0.4209
December	0.4325	0.4238	0.4287