YEARLY HIGH
24.2216 MAD
YEARLY LOW
22.8439 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.3508 MAD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 121,108 MAD
2020 Average 123,314 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 114,220 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,888.41 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

24.1406
22.8955
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 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.1742
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.5274

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5256
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1367

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2612

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2021 Avg (December) 24.0368
2020 Avg (December) 23.3325

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