YEARLY HIGH
46.5867 EGP
YEARLY LOW
41.6358 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
43.6868 EGP

2019 OMR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the OMR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 46.5867. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 41.6358.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9509 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.4316 to the December average rate of 41.7774, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 46.5867 was down 0.19% compared to the 2018 peak of 46.6731, 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 232,933 EGP
2018 Average 231,277 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 208,179 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,754.63 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

46.8970
41.3120
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to EGP 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 44.9449, compared to 42.4287 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.5162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.9449
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.4287

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 1.2818 EGP (High: 44.6860 / Low: 43.4042). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1327 EGP (High: 41.9495 / Low: 41.8168).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.2818
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1327

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.7919 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7919

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 46.4316) against the same month in 2018 (average: 45.9800), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4516 (+0.98%).

2019 Avg (January) 46.4316
2018 Avg (January) 45.9800

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 46.5867 45.7703 46.4316
February 45.9258 45.4737 45.6398
March 45.5092 44.7745 45.1279
April 45.0533 44.5527 44.8182
May 44.6860 43.4042 44.2062
June 43.5974 43.2676 43.4460
July 43.4060 42.9815 43.1385
August 43.2701 42.7965 43.0254
September 43.0369 42.2832 42.5674
October 42.4274 41.9014 42.1745
November 41.9495 41.8168 41.8891
December 41.9743 41.6358 41.7774