2020 OMR to EGP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 OMR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the OMR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 42.1860. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 40.2803.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9058 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.2932 to the December average rate of 40.7557, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 42.1860 was down 9.45% compared to the 2019 peak of 46.5867, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 OMR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 41.1071, compared to 41.0282 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0789 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.8504 EGP (High: 41.2088 / Low: 40.3584). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2106 EGP (High: 41.1002 / Low: 40.8895).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5594 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 41.9900) against the same month in 2019 (average: 43.4460), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4560 (-3.35%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41.7538 | 40.9592 | 41.2932 |
| February | 41.1193 | 40.4084 | 40.7339 |
| March | 41.0465 | 40.2803 | 40.7421 |
| April | 41.1002 | 40.8895 | 40.9408 |
| May | 41.2088 | 40.3584 | 40.9425 |
| June | 42.1860 | 41.3941 | 41.9900 |
| July | 41.8885 | 41.3958 | 41.5777 |
| August | 41.6301 | 41.1754 | 41.3919 |
| September | 41.2301 | 40.8661 | 40.9831 |
| October | 40.9177 | 40.6771 | 40.8041 |
| November | 40.8707 | 40.4846 | 40.6565 |
| December | 40.9553 | 40.4974 | 40.7557 |