YEARLY HIGH
5057.9837 BIF
YEARLY LOW
4859.6258 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4972.3010 BIF

2020 OMR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the OMR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 5057.9837. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 4859.6258.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 198.3578 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4895.2648 to the December average rate of 5045.8037, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5057.9837 was up 3.30% compared to the 2019 peak of 4896.5109, 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 25,289,918 BIF
2019 Average 23,920,967 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 24,298,129 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 991,789.09 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5060.8576
4880.2109
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to BIF 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 4922.5204, compared to 5022.0816 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 99.5612 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4922.5204
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5022.0816

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 78.9877 BIF (High: 4938.6135 / Low: 4859.6258). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 17.0428 BIF (High: 5046.6353 / Low: 5029.5924).

March Spread (Volatile) ±78.9877
November Spread (Stable) ±17.0428

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 5045.8037) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4876.0635), the exchange rate shifted by +169.7402 (+3.48%).

2020 Avg (December) 5045.8037
2019 Avg (December) 4876.0635

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4911.7776 4879.6031 4895.2648
February 4912.0583 4890.4455 4904.0077
March 4938.6135 4859.6258 4913.0932
April 4952.4996 4877.8419 4923.7696
May 4964.4745 4906.3349 4944.6889
June 4988.2336 4935.5541 4954.2984
July 5011.0103 4960.6653 4997.9303
August 5023.4307 4994.2028 5009.1887
September 5028.3233 5008.3256 5016.9011
October 5038.6208 5016.0132 5025.7976
November 5046.6353 5029.5924 5036.8681
December 5057.9837 5040.2608 5045.8037