YEARLY HIGH
0.0248 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0237 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0244 OMR

2020 EGP to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EGP to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.0248. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 0.0237.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0242 to the December average rate of 0.0245, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0248 was up 3.37% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0240, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 124 OMR
2019 Average 115 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 119 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.61 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0247
0.0237
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to OMR 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 0.0243, compared to 0.0244 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0243
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0244

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.0005 OMR (High: 0.0248 / Low: 0.0243). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 OMR (High: 0.0245 / Low: 0.0243).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0245) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0222), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+10.76%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0245
2019 Avg (March) 0.0222

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0244 0.0239 0.0242
February 0.0247 0.0243 0.0246
March 0.0248 0.0244 0.0245
April 0.0245 0.0243 0.0244
May 0.0248 0.0243 0.0244
June 0.0242 0.0237 0.0238
July 0.0242 0.0239 0.0241
August 0.0243 0.0240 0.0242
September 0.0245 0.0243 0.0244
October 0.0246 0.0244 0.0245
November 0.0247 0.0245 0.0246
December 0.0247 0.0244 0.0245