YEARLY HIGH
0.0968 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0860 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0926 MAD

2012 PKR to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.0968. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0860.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0108 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0954 to the December average rate of 0.0874, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0968 was down 3.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1003, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 48,412 MAD
2011 Average 46,857 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 43,006 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,406.02 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0962
0.0866
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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: Jan–Jun) was 0.0938, compared to 0.0913 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0938
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0913

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0037 MAD (High: 0.0935 / Low: 0.0898). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 MAD (High: 0.0907 / Low: 0.0890).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0954) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0975), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0021 (-2.16%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0954
2011 Avg (January) 0.0975

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0968 0.0937 0.0954
February 0.0942 0.0915 0.0930
March 0.0941 0.0916 0.0929
April 0.0942 0.0924 0.0934
May 0.0961 0.0927 0.0948
June 0.0952 0.0925 0.0935
July 0.0961 0.0925 0.0948
August 0.0957 0.0932 0.0943
September 0.0935 0.0898 0.0914
October 0.0907 0.0890 0.0897
November 0.0909 0.0885 0.0901
December 0.0888 0.0860 0.0874