2012 MAD to USD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1202 USD

YEARLY LOW

0.1101 USD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1158 USD

2012 MAD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MAD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.1202. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.1101.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0100 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1161 to the December average rate of 0.1177, 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 0.1202 was down 8.09% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1308, 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 601 USD

2011 Average 618 USD

Yearly Trough Low 551 USD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 50.22 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1192

0.1110

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MAD to USD 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 0.1167, compared to 0.1150 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1167

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1150

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0061 USD (High: 0.1185 / Low: 0.1125). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 USD (High: 0.1177 / Low: 0.1160).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0061

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.1186) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1216), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0030 (-2.49%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.1186

2011 Avg (February) 0.1216

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1181	0.1144	0.1161
February	0.1202	0.1170	0.1186
March	0.1194	0.1171	0.1184
April	0.1193	0.1172	0.1181
May	0.1185	0.1125	0.1155
June	0.1149	0.1121	0.1135
July	0.1144	0.1101	0.1117
August	0.1140	0.1115	0.1125
September	0.1178	0.1136	0.1159
October	0.1177	0.1160	0.1167
November	0.1169	0.1146	0.1156
December	0.1188	0.1164	0.1177