2021 OMR to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 OMR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the OMR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 306.3106. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 200.3059.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 106.0047 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 200.8186 to the December average rate of 264.6744, the exchange rate registered a net change of 31.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 306.3106 was up 50.99% compared to the 2020 peak of 202.8631, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 OMR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 201.8660, compared to 231.4122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 29.5463 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 57.0851 AFN (High: 306.3106 / Low: 249.2256). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6820 AFN (High: 202.2025 / Low: 200.5205).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 264.6744) against the same month in 2020 (average: 200.1943), the exchange rate shifted by +64.4800 (+32.21%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 203.2728 | 200.3059 | 200.8186 |
| February | 203.4967 | 200.5075 | 200.8381 |
| March | 202.2025 | 200.5205 | 201.1981 |
| April | 203.8115 | 200.5952 | 201.8528 |
| May | 204.4442 | 200.6580 | 202.0889 |
| June | 206.5026 | 203.7673 | 204.3994 |
| July | 212.6651 | 205.7375 | 207.7769 |
| August | 224.0732 | 207.2286 | 215.9707 |
| September | 230.7620 | 219.9135 | 225.1851 |
| October | 235.9991 | 232.0461 | 233.9988 |
| November | 249.9019 | 234.5694 | 240.8674 |
| December | 306.3106 | 249.2256 | 264.6744 |