YEARLY HIGH
13.6065 MAD
YEARLY LOW
12.9233 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.2231 MAD

2012 XDR to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XDR to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 13.6065. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 12.9233.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6832 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.2213 to the December average rate of 13.0655, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 13.6065 was up 3.18% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.1877, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 68,033 MAD
2011 Average 63,875 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 64,617 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,415.98 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

13.5381
12.9725
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 13.1639, compared to 13.2822 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1183 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.1639
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.2822

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.3686 MAD (High: 13.6065 / Low: 13.2379). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1380 MAD (High: 13.0920 / Low: 12.9540).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.3686
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1380

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1832 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1832

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 13.4909) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.6316), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8593 (+6.80%).

2012 Avg (July) 13.4909
2011 Avg (July) 12.6316

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.3668 13.0855 13.2213
February 13.1744 12.9233 13.0633
March 13.0920 12.9540 13.0196
April 13.1136 12.9733 13.0703
May 13.4283 13.0792 13.2542
June 13.4549 13.2395 13.3548
July 13.6065 13.2379 13.4909
August 13.5375 13.3515 13.4450
September 13.3915 13.1477 13.2618
October 13.2669 13.1160 13.2007
November 13.3120 13.1250 13.2295
December 13.1676 12.9768 13.0655