YEARLY HIGH
2.5686 CHF
YEARLY LOW
2.2900 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4384 CHF

2020 OMR to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the OMR to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 2.5686. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 2.2900.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2786 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5190 to the December average rate of 2.3074, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.5686 was down 3.14% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.6519, 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 12,843 CHF
2019 Average 12,904 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 11,450 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,393.07 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.5570
2.2848
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to CHF 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 2.5084, compared to 2.3684 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1400 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5084
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3684

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1590 CHF (High: 2.5686 / Low: 2.4096). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0260 CHF (High: 2.5282 / Low: 2.5022).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1590
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0260

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0628 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0628

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 2.4866) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.5968), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1103 (-4.25%).

2020 Avg (March) 2.4866
2019 Avg (March) 2.5968

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5282 2.5022 2.5190
February 2.5552 2.5025 2.5343
March 2.5686 2.4096 2.4866
April 2.5403 2.4936 2.5203
May 2.5342 2.4958 2.5169
June 2.4995 2.4512 2.4734
July 2.4566 2.3601 2.4267
August 2.3835 2.3450 2.3639
September 2.4130 2.3592 2.3777
October 2.3921 2.3488 2.3709
November 2.3868 2.3360 2.3638
December 2.3366 2.2900 2.3074