YEARLY HIGH
0.5477 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.5085 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5297 OMR

2021 FKP to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the FKP to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 0.5477. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.5085.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0392 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5253 to the December average rate of 0.5125, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.5477 was up 4.07% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.5263, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,738 OMR
2020 Average 2,471 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 2,542 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 196.11 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.5449
0.5095
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 0.5345, compared to 0.5248 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0097 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5345
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5248

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was February, with a trading range of 0.0191 OMR (High: 0.5446 / Low: 0.5255). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0083 OMR (High: 0.5290 / Low: 0.5206).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0191
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0083

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0093 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.5419) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.4734), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0686 (+14.49%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.5419
2020 Avg (May) 0.4734

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5290 0.5206 0.5253
February 0.5446 0.5255 0.5341
March 0.5385 0.5270 0.5335
April 0.5387 0.5275 0.5327
May 0.5477 0.5319 0.5419
June 0.5457 0.5313 0.5395
July 0.5375 0.5249 0.5319
August 0.5362 0.5245 0.5311
September 0.5338 0.5170 0.5290
October 0.5321 0.5215 0.5269
November 0.5272 0.5119 0.5176
December 0.5210 0.5085 0.5125