YEARLY HIGH
3.0504 MAD
YEARLY LOW
2.5287 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7871 MAD

2022 QAR to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the QAR to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 28, valuing the pair at 3.0504. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 2.5287.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5217 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5516 to the December average rate of 2.8847, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 3.0504 was up 19.09% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.5613, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,252 MAD
2021 Average 12,336 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 12,644 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,608.39 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

3.0535
2.5060
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 2.6643, compared to 2.9098 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2455 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6643
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9098

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.1600 MAD (High: 3.0504 / Low: 2.8904). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0408 MAD (High: 2.9080 / Low: 2.8672).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1600
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0408

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0750 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0750

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 2.9499) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.4568), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4932 (+20.07%).

2022 Avg (September) 2.9499
2021 Avg (September) 2.4568

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5925 2.5287 2.5516
February 2.6219 2.5534 2.5782
March 2.7410 2.6234 2.6730
April 2.7457 2.6641 2.6966
May 2.7830 2.6999 2.7463
June 2.7753 2.6984 2.7400
July 2.8727 2.7409 2.7984
August 2.9102 2.8104 2.8586
September 3.0504 2.8904 2.9499
October 3.0291 2.9722 3.0078
November 3.0298 2.9129 2.9596
December 2.9080 2.8672 2.8847