YEARLY HIGH
0.1198 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.1003 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1120 OMR

2020 ILS to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ILS to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.1198. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 0.1003.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0195 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1113 to the December average rate of 0.1186, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1198 was up 7.49% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1115, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 599 OMR
2019 Average 540 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 501 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 97.66 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1198
0.1062
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 0.1099, compared to 0.1141 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1099
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1141

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0116 OMR (High: 0.1119 / Low: 0.1003). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 OMR (High: 0.1116 / Low: 0.1108).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0116
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.1186) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1108), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0078 (+7.05%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.1186
2019 Avg (December) 0.1108

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1116 0.1108 0.1113
February 0.1130 0.1103 0.1121
March 0.1119 0.1003 0.1073
April 0.1107 0.1056 0.1079
May 0.1099 0.1086 0.1094
June 0.1124 0.1102 0.1114
July 0.1131 0.1114 0.1122
August 0.1148 0.1127 0.1133
September 0.1147 0.1106 0.1125
October 0.1141 0.1122 0.1134
November 0.1165 0.1128 0.1146
December 0.1198 0.1170 0.1186