2020 KWD to OMR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2707 OMR

YEARLY LOW

1.2206 OMR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2551 OMR

2020 KWD to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KWD to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.2707. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 1.2206.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0500 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2686 to the December average rate of 1.2627, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.2707 was down 0.13% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.2724, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,353 OMR

2019 Average 6,335 OMR

Yearly Trough Low 6,103 OMR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 250.08 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.2717

1.2343

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 1.2516, compared to 1.2586 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2516

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2586

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0415 OMR (High: 1.2622 / Low: 1.2206). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 OMR (High: 1.2522 / Low: 1.2491).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0415

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0168 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0168

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.2686) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.2701), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-0.12%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.2686

2019 Avg (January) 1.2701

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2707	1.2664	1.2686
February	1.2670	1.2559	1.2619
March	1.2622	1.2206	1.2452
April	1.2449	1.2304	1.2374
May	1.2489	1.2426	1.2458
June	1.2522	1.2491	1.2505
July	1.2603	1.2503	1.2531
August	1.2611	1.2577	1.2593
September	1.2611	1.2563	1.2584
October	1.2602	1.2564	1.2584
November	1.2608	1.2572	1.2596
December	1.2660	1.2606	1.2627