2020 OMR to AOA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 OMR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |