YEARLY HIGH
0.0106 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0095 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0098 OMR

2020 MUR to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0106. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 0.0095.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0105 to the December average rate of 0.0097, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0106 was down 6.72% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0114, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 53 OMR
2019 Average 54 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 48 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.25 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0106
0.0095
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 0.0100, compared to 0.0097 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0100
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0097

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0007 OMR (High: 0.0104 / Low: 0.0097). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 OMR (High: 0.0097 / Low: 0.0096).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0105) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0112), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-6.30%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0105
2019 Avg (January) 0.0112

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0106 0.0104 0.0105
February 0.0105 0.0102 0.0103
March 0.0104 0.0097 0.0100
April 0.0098 0.0096 0.0097
May 0.0097 0.0096 0.0096
June 0.0097 0.0096 0.0096
July 0.0097 0.0095 0.0096
August 0.0097 0.0096 0.0097
September 0.0098 0.0096 0.0097
October 0.0097 0.0096 0.0097
November 0.0097 0.0096 0.0096
December 0.0098 0.0096 0.0097