YEARLY HIGH
1.1854 MAD
YEARLY LOW
1.0712 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1315 MAD

2012 BWP to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 1.1854. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 1.0712.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1142 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1557 to the December average rate of 1.0818, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1854 was down 8.89% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3011, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,927 MAD
2011 Average 5,912 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 5,356 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 570.99 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1734
1.0735
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 1.1470, compared to 1.1161 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0309 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1470
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1161

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0452 MAD (High: 1.1195 / Low: 1.0743). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0187 MAD (High: 1.0900 / Low: 1.0712).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0452
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0187

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0345 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0345

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.1651) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.2122), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0471 (-3.89%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.1651
2011 Avg (February) 1.2122

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1640 1.1437 1.1557
February 1.1854 1.1508 1.1651
March 1.1818 1.1446 1.1642
April 1.1506 1.1263 1.1390
May 1.1495 1.1190 1.1314
June 1.1429 1.1179 1.1263
July 1.1714 1.1366 1.1576
August 1.1714 1.1280 1.1522
September 1.1375 1.1147 1.1260
October 1.1195 1.0743 1.0915
November 1.1016 1.0739 1.0874
December 1.0900 1.0712 1.0818