YEARLY HIGH
0.0171 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0166 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0169 MAD

2012 XAF to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.0171. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 0.0166.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0169 to the December average rate of 0.0170, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0171 was down 1.99% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0174, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 85 MAD
2011 Average 85 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 83 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.16 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0170
0.0168
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.0170, compared to 0.0169 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0170
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0169

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0002 MAD (High: 0.0170 / Low: 0.0168). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MAD (High: 0.0171 / Low: 0.0170).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0170) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0167), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+2.05%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0170
2011 Avg (February) 0.0167

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0170 0.0169 0.0169
February 0.0171 0.0170 0.0170
March 0.0171 0.0170 0.0170
April 0.0171 0.0170 0.0170
May 0.0170 0.0168 0.0169
June 0.0169 0.0168 0.0168
July 0.0169 0.0167 0.0168
August 0.0169 0.0166 0.0168
September 0.0170 0.0168 0.0169
October 0.0170 0.0169 0.0170
November 0.0170 0.0169 0.0169
December 0.0170 0.0169 0.0170