2018 OMR to MAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

24.9498 MAD

YEARLY LOW

23.6804 MAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

24.3815 MAD

2018 OMR to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 24.9498. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 23.6804.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2695 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.0338 to the December average rate of 24.7750, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 24.9498 was down 5.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 26.4755, 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 124,749 MAD

2017 Average 126,014 MAD

Yearly Trough Low 118,402 MAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,347.26 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

24.8669

23.7643

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 24.1379, compared to 24.6251 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4871 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.1379

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.6251

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.6532 MAD (High: 24.8478 / Low: 24.1946). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1957 MAD (High: 24.6710 / Low: 24.4753).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.6532

July Spread (Stable) ±0.1957

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1959 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1959

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 24.7750) against the same month in 2017 (average: 24.4755), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2995 (+1.22%).

2018 Avg (December) 24.7750

2017 Avg (December) 24.4755

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	24.3656	23.7428	24.0338
February	24.0572	23.6804	23.8744
March	23.9588	23.7002	23.8562
April	24.1343	23.7930	23.9313
May	24.8478	24.1946	24.4669
June	24.8149	24.4882	24.6650
July	24.6710	24.4753	24.5676
August	24.8727	24.3694	24.6318
September	24.5586	24.2904	24.4358
October	24.8531	24.4847	24.6342
November	24.9108	24.5732	24.7060
December	24.9498	24.6260	24.7750