YEARLY HIGH
1710.7231 AOA
YEARLY LOW
1430.1002 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
1627.4464 AOA

2021 OMR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the OMR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 1710.7231. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1430.1002.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 280.6229 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1703.1045 to the December average rate of 1463.8816, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1710.7231 was down 1.23% compared to the 2020 peak of 1732.0619, 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 8,553,616 AOA
2020 Average 7,519,138 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 7,150,501 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,403,114.63 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1727.0268
1439.9593
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to AOA 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 1674.3357, compared to 1580.5571 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 93.7786 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1674.3357
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1580.5571

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 90.3973 AOA (High: 1646.8395 / Low: 1556.4422). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.7996 AOA (High: 1556.0716 / Low: 1550.2720).

September Spread (Volatile) ±90.3973
October Spread (Stable) ±5.7996

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 75.7637 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -75.7637

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 1670.6843) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1450.1109), the exchange rate shifted by +220.5733 (+15.21%).

2021 Avg (April) 1670.6843
2020 Avg (April) 1450.1109

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1707.8240 1688.1822 1703.1045
February 1704.7080 1651.3721 1692.9928
March 1636.4791 1596.1454 1617.2291
April 1710.7231 1630.6361 1670.6843
May 1701.3156 1667.6061 1689.9372
June 1687.5472 1667.4892 1672.0664
July 1675.6306 1658.1770 1667.4003
August 1659.1042 1648.1906 1654.8977
September 1646.8395 1556.4422 1605.2673
October 1556.0716 1550.2720 1552.7346
November 1555.8902 1467.8757 1539.1610
December 1477.2097 1430.1002 1463.8816