YEARLY HIGH
0.0433 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0374 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0406 OMR

2020 MAD to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MAD to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 0.0433. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 6, dropping to 0.0374.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0059 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0401 to the December average rate of 0.0429, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0433 was up 6.28% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0408, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 217 OMR
2019 Average 200 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 187 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.71 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0433
0.0375
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 0.0394, compared to 0.0418 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0394
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0418

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0027 OMR (High: 0.0409 / Low: 0.0381). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 OMR (High: 0.0402 / Low: 0.0399).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0429) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0400), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+7.12%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0429
2019 Avg (December) 0.0400

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0402 0.0399 0.0401
February 0.0401 0.0395 0.0398
March 0.0409 0.0381 0.0398
April 0.0389 0.0374 0.0380
May 0.0393 0.0388 0.0391
June 0.0400 0.0394 0.0398
July 0.0413 0.0396 0.0403
August 0.0421 0.0412 0.0417
September 0.0422 0.0414 0.0417
October 0.0421 0.0416 0.0418
November 0.0425 0.0416 0.0422
December 0.0433 0.0414 0.0429