2011 MAD to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9917 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.8860 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9409 SBD

2011 MAD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the MAD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.9917. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.8860.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1057 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9332 to the December average rate of 0.9021, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.9917 was down 2.43% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.0164, 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 4,958 SBD

2010 Average 4,646 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 4,430 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 528.60 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.9829

0.8947

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to SBD 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 0.9556, compared to 0.9262 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0294 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9556

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9262

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 0.0411 SBD (High: 0.9601 / Low: 0.9190). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0113 SBD (High: 0.9455 / Low: 0.9342).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0411

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0113

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0281 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0281

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 0.9756) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.9077), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0679 (+7.48%).

2011 Avg (May) 0.9756

2010 Avg (May) 0.9077

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9560	0.9194	0.9332
February	0.9506	0.9373	0.9420
March	0.9595	0.9433	0.9505
April	0.9819	0.9658	0.9751
May	0.9917	0.9635	0.9756
June	0.9730	0.9342	0.9573
July	0.9475	0.9154	0.9337
August	0.9455	0.9342	0.9387
September	0.9352	0.9210	0.9267
October	0.9601	0.9190	0.9419
November	0.9235	0.9063	0.9138
December	0.9250	0.8860	0.9021