2012 MAD to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

195.4571 SOS

YEARLY LOW

179.2427 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

187.8416 SOS

2012 MAD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MAD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 195.4571. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 179.2427.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.2143 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 189.1218 to the December average rate of 189.9146, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 195.4571 was down 6.58% compared to the 2011 peak of 209.2218, 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 977,285 SOS

2011 Average 997,979 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 896,214 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 81,071.53 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

193.8298

180.0465

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to SOS 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 189.4139, compared to 186.2694 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.1445 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 189.4139

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 186.2694

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 9.8944 SOS (High: 192.6607 / Low: 182.7663). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3262 SOS (High: 188.6493 / Low: 185.3231).

May Spread (Volatile) ±9.8944

November Spread (Stable) ±3.3262

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 4.7913 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.7913

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 192.6812) against the same month in 2011 (average: 194.7363), the exchange rate shifted by -2.0551 (-1.06%).

2012 Avg (February) 192.6812

2011 Avg (February) 194.7363

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	192.0972	185.9208	189.1218
February	195.4571	190.2385	192.6812
March	194.3096	189.3273	192.4108
April	194.0649	189.7748	191.7168
May	192.6607	182.7663	186.9255
June	185.8733	180.2326	183.6272
July	185.4206	179.2427	181.1951
August	185.2191	180.6451	182.6917
September	191.2668	184.2271	188.1027
October	191.4181	187.3819	189.0957
November	188.6493	185.3231	186.6163
December	192.3209	187.9977	189.9146