2021 OMR to MAD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 OMR to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the OMR to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 24.2216. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 22.8439.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3777 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.1302 to the December average rate of 24.0368, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 24.2216 was down 9.44% compared to the 2020 peak of 26.7473, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 OMR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 23.1742, compared to 23.5274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3532 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.5256 MAD (High: 24.0557 / Low: 23.5301). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1367 MAD (High: 23.5837 / Low: 23.4471).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2612 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 24.0368) against the same month in 2020 (average: 23.3325), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7043 (+3.02%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.2982 | 22.8552 | 23.1302 |
| February | 23.3935 | 23.0912 | 23.2328 |
| March | 23.5778 | 23.2070 | 23.3930 |
| April | 23.5248 | 23.0608 | 23.2604 |
| May | 23.2914 | 22.8439 | 22.9993 |
| June | 23.1637 | 22.8820 | 23.0294 |
| July | 23.2992 | 23.1430 | 23.2224 |
| August | 23.3968 | 23.0983 | 23.2992 |
| September | 23.5480 | 23.1684 | 23.2935 |
| October | 23.5837 | 23.4471 | 23.5189 |
| November | 24.0557 | 23.5301 | 23.7935 |
| December | 24.2216 | 23.9086 | 24.0368 |