2020 OMR to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

202.8631 AFN

YEARLY LOW

196.5656 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

199.5993 AFN

2020 OMR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the OMR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 202.8631. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 196.5656.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2975 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 200.5333 to the December average rate of 200.1943, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 202.8631 was down 4.33% compared to the 2019 peak of 212.0351, 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 1,014,315 AFN

2019 Average 1,011,664 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 982,828 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,487.27 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

200.9965

197.5001

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to AFN 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 199.2456, compared to 199.9529 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 199.2456

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 199.9529

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 5.2896 AFN (High: 202.2791 / Low: 196.9894). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4152 AFN (High: 200.1330 / Low: 199.7178).

February Spread (Volatile) ±5.2896

November Spread (Stable) ±0.4152

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.8500 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8500

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 200.5333) against the same month in 2019 (average: 196.0722), the exchange rate shifted by +4.4611 (+2.28%).

2020 Avg (January) 200.5333

2019 Avg (January) 196.0722

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	202.8631	198.4447	200.5333
February	202.2791	196.9894	199.8068
March	199.6957	196.5656	197.9568
April	199.2052	196.8661	197.7915
May	199.3815	197.8642	198.6799
June	201.6962	199.2399	200.7051
July	200.6441	199.2218	200.1856
August	202.6866	199.2218	200.1897
September	200.3834	198.5642	199.5651
October	199.8496	199.3822	199.6395
November	200.1330	199.7178	199.9434
December	200.8121	199.6784	200.1943