YEARLY HIGH
26.4755 MAD
YEARLY LOW
24.1717 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.2087 MAD

2017 OMR to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 26.4755. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 24.1717.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3038 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.1338 to the December average rate of 24.4755, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 26.4755 was down 0.16% compared to the 2016 peak of 26.5186, 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 132,378 MAD
2016 Average 127,316 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 120,859 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,519.00 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

26.3159
24.1448
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 25.8693, compared to 24.5482 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3211 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.8693
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.5482

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.6159 MAD (High: 25.1328 / Low: 24.5169). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3506 MAD (High: 24.6211 / Low: 24.2706).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.6159
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3506

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5040 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 26.1338) against the same month in 2016 (average: 25.7298), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4039 (+1.57%).

2017 Avg (January) 26.1338
2016 Avg (January) 25.7298

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.4755 25.9233 26.1338
February 26.2947 25.8677 26.1349
March 26.3478 25.8221 26.0615
April 26.2179 25.7314 26.0353
May 25.8209 25.2716 25.5313
June 25.4400 25.0119 25.3188
July 25.1328 24.5169 24.8797
August 24.6679 24.2480 24.5136
September 24.6178 24.1717 24.3257
October 24.7432 24.3887 24.5417
November 24.7528 24.2606 24.5529
December 24.6211 24.2706 24.4755