YEARLY HIGH
42.1860 EGP
YEARLY LOW
40.2803 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
41.0676 EGP

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 OMR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 210,930 EGP
2019 Average 218,382 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 201,401 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,528.86 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

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40.5231
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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 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.1071
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.0282

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.8504
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2106

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5594

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (June) 41.9900
2019 Avg (June) 43.4460

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