YEARLY HIGH
0.5251 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.3002 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4044 SDG

2012 MAD to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MAD to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 0.5251. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.3002.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2249 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3107 to the December average rate of 0.5196, the exchange rate registered a net change of 67.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5251 was up 48.37% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3539, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,625 SDG
2011 Average 1,648 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 1,501 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,124.51 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5412
0.2819
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to SDG 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 0.3122, compared to 0.4966 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1844 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3122
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4966

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.1908 SDG (High: 0.4950 / Low: 0.3042). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 SDG (High: 0.3062 / Low: 0.3002).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1908
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0068 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.5196) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3161), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2035 (+64.37%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.5196
2011 Avg (December) 0.3161

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3162 0.3057 0.3107
February 0.3219 0.3128 0.3172
March 0.3204 0.3135 0.3169
April 0.3200 0.3132 0.3158
May 0.3170 0.3011 0.3090
June 0.3062 0.3002 0.3035
July 0.4950 0.3042 0.4248
August 0.5053 0.4925 0.4981
September 0.5197 0.5034 0.5119
October 0.5194 0.5120 0.5150
November 0.5156 0.5058 0.5101
December 0.5251 0.5134 0.5196