YEARLY HIGH
2.7721 MAD
YEARLY LOW
2.5407 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6364 MAD

2012 SRD to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SRD to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 2.7721. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 2.5407.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2314 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6348 to the December average rate of 2.5900, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.7721 was down 12.55% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.1701, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,861 MAD
2011 Average 12,587 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 12,704 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,157.12 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.7477
2.5645
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 2.6211, compared to 2.6518 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0307 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6211
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6518

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1334 MAD (High: 2.7099 / Low: 2.5764). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0367 MAD (High: 2.6312 / Low: 2.5946).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1334
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0367

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0786 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0786

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 2.7324) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.4263), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3062 (+12.62%).

2012 Avg (July) 2.7324
2011 Avg (July) 2.4263

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6806 2.5851 2.6348
February 2.6149 2.5407 2.5797
March 2.6139 2.5518 2.5803
April 2.6155 2.5550 2.5900
May 2.7099 2.5764 2.6477
June 2.7211 2.6689 2.6937
July 2.7721 2.6703 2.7324
August 2.7382 2.6768 2.7082
September 2.6871 2.5814 2.6296
October 2.6312 2.5946 2.6123
November 2.6638 2.6123 2.6380
December 2.6183 2.5695 2.5900