YEARLY HIGH
2.0288 MAD
YEARLY LOW
1.7166 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9022 MAD

2012 ARS to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ARS to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 2.0288. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 1.7166.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3122 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9946 to the December average rate of 1.7411, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.0288 was down 6.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.1640, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ARS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 10,144 MAD
2011 Average 9,809 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 8,583 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,560.78 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.0200
1.7158
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ARS to MAD 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: JanтАУJun) was 1.9531, compared to 1.8513 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.1018 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 1.9531
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 1.8513

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0793 MAD (High: 1.8988 / Low: 1.8195). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0380 MAD (High: 1.9455 / Low: 1.9075).

September Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.0793
April Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0380

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0821 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0821

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.9946) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.1009), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1063 (-5.06%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.9946
2011 Avg (January) 2.1009

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Month High Low Average
January 2.0288 1.9526 1.9946
February 1.9655 1.9119 1.9406
March 1.9614 1.9160 1.9402
April 1.9455 1.9075 1.9276
May 1.9893 1.9122 1.9477
June 2.0030 1.9361 1.9677
July 1.9885 1.9358 1.9687
August 1.9618 1.8939 1.9307
September 1.8988 1.8195 1.8486
October 1.8347 1.7962 1.8138
November 1.8248 1.7708 1.8047
December 1.7716 1.7166 1.7411