YEARLY HIGH
0.6841 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.6146 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6568 MAD

2012 MXN to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MXN to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 0.6841. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.6146.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0695 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6422 to the December average rate of 0.6594, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6841 was down 3.31% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7075, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 34,203 MAD
2011 Average 32,635 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 30,728 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,475.32 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6793
0.6282
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 0.6472, compared to 0.6664 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0192 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6472
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6664

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0415 MAD (High: 0.6560 / Low: 0.6146). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0093 MAD (High: 0.6710 / Low: 0.6617).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0415
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0093

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0140 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0140

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.6750) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6451), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0299 (+4.63%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.6750
2011 Avg (August) 0.6451

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6560 0.6146 0.6422
February 0.6716 0.6472 0.6596
March 0.6751 0.6546 0.6634
April 0.6637 0.6413 0.6495
May 0.6560 0.6243 0.6361
June 0.6536 0.6173 0.6324
July 0.6832 0.6535 0.6704
August 0.6841 0.6595 0.6750
September 0.6710 0.6617 0.6671
October 0.6715 0.6554 0.6648
November 0.6668 0.6562 0.6616
December 0.6706 0.6485 0.6594