2012 MAD to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 MAD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the MAD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 2330.6774. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 11, dropping to 2129.9115.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 200.7659 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2203.8578 to the December average rate of 2205.5695, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2330.6774 was up 2.83% compared to the 2011 peak of 2266.5861, 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 STD 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 2196.1466, compared to 2234.7810 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 38.6344 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 97.5748 STD (High: 2330.6774 / Low: 2233.1026). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 17.0054 STD (High: 2213.5780 / Low: 2196.5726).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 32.9285 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 2274.1203) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2152.6440), the exchange rate shifted by +121.4763 (+5.64%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2221.6123 | 2151.6176 | 2203.8578 |
| February | 2218.5084 | 2189.3652 | 2199.5412 |
| March | 2228.5975 | 2182.8681 | 2198.5025 |
| April | 2219.0068 | 2181.7718 | 2201.1425 |
| May | 2216.4126 | 2136.0905 | 2187.4297 |
| June | 2225.4701 | 2129.9115 | 2186.4057 |
| July | 2245.5365 | 2188.0404 | 2213.7164 |
| August | 2302.5200 | 2233.3087 | 2264.4275 |
| September | 2330.6774 | 2233.1026 | 2274.1203 |
| October | 2282.2477 | 2203.5834 | 2241.8903 |
| November | 2224.6087 | 2190.1137 | 2208.9619 |
| December | 2213.5780 | 2196.5726 | 2205.5695 |