YEARLY HIGH
1732.0619 AOA
YEARLY LOW
1252.3848 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
1503.4455 AOA

2020 OMR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the OMR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 1732.0619. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 1252.3848.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 479.6771 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1269.7377 to the December average rate of 1702.4692, the exchange rate registered a net change of 34.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1732.0619 was up 34.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 1291.7942, 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 8,660,309 AOA
2019 Average 4,737,827 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 6,261,924 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,398,385.52 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1763.1583
1224.8813
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to AOA 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 1387.5733, compared to 1619.3176 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 231.7443 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1387.5733
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1619.3176

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was August, with a trading range of 124.0414 AOA (High: 1560.2047 / Low: 1436.1633). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.0032 AOA (High: 1289.4088 / Low: 1279.4056).

August Spread (Volatile) ±124.0414
February Spread (Stable) ±10.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 52.6510 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -52.6510

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 1718.3019) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1230.3105), the exchange rate shifted by +487.9914 (+39.66%).

2020 Avg (November) 1718.3019
2019 Avg (November) 1230.3105

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1289.7728 1252.3848 1269.7377
February 1289.4088 1279.4056 1284.5292
March 1393.9813 1277.4931 1321.1545
April 1473.6044 1393.5288 1450.1109
May 1531.6822 1415.6322 1467.5850
June 1574.8668 1484.9643 1532.3223
July 1518.0125 1436.1223 1479.6713
August 1560.2047 1436.1633 1521.9587
September 1629.4203 1572.2249 1611.0006
October 1728.4703 1637.9445 1682.5041
November 1732.0619 1678.9190 1718.3019
December 1712.9136 1697.4568 1702.4692