YEARLY HIGH
3.3314 MAD
YEARLY LOW
1.9045 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6180 MAD

2012 SDG to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SDG to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 3.3314. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 1.9045.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4269 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2193 to the December average rate of 1.9247, the exchange rate registered a net change of -40.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.3314 was down 3.16% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.4400, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,657 MAD
2011 Average 15,203 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 9,522 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,134.63 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.4321
1.7876
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 3.2044, compared to 2.0315 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1729 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2044
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0315

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 1.2669 MAD (High: 3.2869 / Low: 2.0201). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0278 MAD (High: 1.9530 / Low: 1.9252).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.2669
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0278

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.8944 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8944

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 3.2951) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.9447), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3504 (+11.90%).

2012 Avg (June) 3.2951
2011 Avg (June) 2.9447

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2713 3.1623 3.2193
February 3.1968 3.1068 3.1526
March 3.1895 3.1213 3.1562
April 3.1930 3.1253 3.1664
May 3.3209 3.1543 3.2371
June 3.3314 3.2660 3.2951
July 3.2869 2.0201 2.4006
August 2.0303 1.9791 2.0078
September 1.9864 1.9242 1.9537
October 1.9530 1.9252 1.9418
November 1.9772 1.9393 1.9605
December 1.9477 1.9045 1.9247