YEARLY HIGH
221.9038 BDT
YEARLY LOW
217.6302 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
220.3816 BDT

2020 OMR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the OMR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 12, valuing the pair at 221.9038. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 217.6302.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2736 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 220.3639 to the December average rate of 220.2600, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 221.9038 was up 0.55% compared to the 2019 peak of 220.6945, 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 1,109,519 BDT
2019 Average 1,096,157 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 1,088,151 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,367.88 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

220.7437
220.1955
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to BDT 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 220.4925, compared to 220.2708 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2217 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 220.4925
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 220.2708

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 3.3882 BDT (High: 221.0184 / Low: 217.6302). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4316 BDT (High: 220.7501 / Low: 220.3185).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.3882
June Spread (Stable) ±0.4316

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2821 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2821

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 220.6980) against the same month in 2019 (average: 219.2364), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4616 (+0.67%).

2020 Avg (May) 220.6980
2019 Avg (May) 219.2364

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 221.6385 219.7230 220.3639
February 220.7565 220.2685 220.5643
March 221.0184 217.6302 220.3105
April 221.5389 219.0977 220.4442
May 221.9038 219.1206 220.6980
June 220.7501 220.3185 220.5738
July 220.5497 220.0200 220.2917
August 220.8963 219.6619 220.3059
September 220.5483 220.1095 220.2794
October 220.4999 219.8865 220.2411
November 220.6592 219.9534 220.2464
December 220.4487 219.8605 220.2600