YEARLY HIGH
5166.9316 CDF
YEARLY LOW
3862.1546 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4805.6804 CDF

2020 OMR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the OMR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 5166.9316. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 3862.1546.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1304.7770 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4380.6299 to the December average rate of 5077.6075, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5166.9316 was up 17.98% compared to the 2019 peak of 4379.5881, 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 25,834,658 CDF
2019 Average 21,466,384 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 19,310,773 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,523,885.22 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5180.1637
4307.9450
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to CDF 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 4527.5706, compared to 5083.7903 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 556.2198 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4527.5706
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5083.7903

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 1264.5761 CDF (High: 5126.7307 / Low: 3862.1546). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.3344 CDF (High: 4387.4165 / Low: 4374.0822).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1264.5761
January Spread (Stable) ±13.3344

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 32.9405 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -32.9405

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 5099.7875) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4305.0345), the exchange rate shifted by +794.7529 (+18.46%).

2020 Avg (August) 5099.7875
2019 Avg (August) 4305.0345

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4387.4165 4374.0822 4380.6299
February 4405.5267 4376.0778 4390.8630
March 4449.0105 4403.9387 4427.5036
April 4491.6726 4438.1463 4461.9553
May 4747.0882 4490.3053 4640.8370
June 4994.4084 4740.1366 4863.6345
July 5112.3778 4963.2625 5054.1362
August 5166.9316 5068.4483 5099.7875
September 5116.9097 5081.0606 5098.3363
October 5111.8028 4707.5205 5065.3958
November 5119.9726 5100.9522 5107.4788
December 5126.7307 3862.1546 5077.6075