YEARLY HIGH
1.6043 MAD
YEARLY LOW
1.3348 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4732 MAD

2022 BOB to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BOB to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 28, valuing the pair at 1.6043. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 1.3348.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2696 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3485 to the December average rate of 1.5214, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.6043 was up 18.62% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.3525, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,022 MAD
2021 Average 6,512 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 6,674 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,347.78 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.6090
1.3248
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 1.4099, compared to 1.5366 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1267 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4099
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5366

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.0754 MAD (High: 1.5301 / Low: 1.4547). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0222 MAD (High: 1.5328 / Low: 1.5106).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0754
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0222

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0399 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0399

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 1.5553) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.2992), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2561 (+19.71%).

2022 Avg (September) 1.5553
2021 Avg (September) 1.2992

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3704 1.3348 1.3485
February 1.3859 1.3500 1.3643
March 1.4540 1.3898 1.4151
April 1.4554 1.4099 1.4259
May 1.4772 1.4331 1.4547
June 1.4753 1.4287 1.4508
July 1.5301 1.4547 1.4883
August 1.5314 1.4840 1.5080
September 1.6043 1.5315 1.5553
October 1.5978 1.5697 1.5853
November 1.5993 1.5393 1.5613
December 1.5328 1.5106 1.5214