YEARLY HIGH
23.5893 MAD
YEARLY LOW
21.6440 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.4381 MAD

2012 OMR to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the OMR to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 23.5893. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 21.6440.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9453 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.3857 to the December average rate of 22.0631, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 23.5893 was up 5.39% compared to the 2011 peak of 22.3835, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 117,946 MAD
2011 Average 105,247 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 108,220 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,726.41 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

23.3902
21.7933
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR 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 22.2822, compared to 22.5940 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3118 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.2822
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.5940

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.1695 MAD (High: 23.0938 / Low: 21.9243). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3200 MAD (High: 22.3909 / Low: 22.0709).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.1695
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3200

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.6870 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6870

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 23.2571) against the same month in 2011 (average: 20.5953), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6618 (+12.92%).

2012 Avg (July) 23.2571
2011 Avg (July) 20.5953

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.7277 21.9712 22.3857
February 22.2205 21.6440 21.9264
March 22.1799 21.7494 21.9593
April 22.1828 21.7768 22.0094
May 23.0938 21.9243 22.5056
June 23.1564 22.6314 22.9067
July 23.5893 22.7470 23.2571
August 23.2993 22.7897 23.1026
September 22.8626 22.0425 22.4157
October 22.3909 22.0709 22.2618
November 22.6575 22.2227 22.4638
December 22.3143 21.8711 22.0631