YEARLY HIGH
3.7682 CAD
YEARLY LOW
3.2985 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4842 CAD

2020 OMR to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the OMR to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 3.7682. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 3.2985.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4697 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3970 to the December average rate of 3.3271, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.7682 was up 6.42% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.5409, 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 18,841 CAD
2019 Average 17,232 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 16,493 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,348.53 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.6822
3.2948
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to CAD 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 3.5456, compared to 3.4228 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1229 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5456
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4228

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3076 CAD (High: 3.7682 / Low: 3.4607). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0451 CAD (High: 3.4792 / Low: 3.4341).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3076
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0451

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1136 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1136

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 3.6203) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.4717), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1486 (+4.28%).

2020 Avg (March) 3.6203
2019 Avg (March) 3.4717

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4384 3.3667 3.3970
February 3.4792 3.4341 3.4501
March 3.7682 3.4607 3.6203
April 3.7008 3.6034 3.6499
May 3.7032 3.5730 3.6350
June 3.5550 3.4730 3.5214
July 3.5356 3.4647 3.5091
August 3.4835 3.3865 3.4389
September 3.4775 3.3895 3.4332
October 3.4601 3.4063 3.4310
November 3.4762 3.3728 3.3972
December 3.3596 3.2985 3.3271