YEARLY HIGH
41.1522 EGP
YEARLY LOW
40.4918 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.7703 EGP

2021 OMR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the OMR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 41.1522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 40.4918.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6604 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.8131 to the December average rate of 40.8176, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 41.1522 was down 2.45% compared to the 2020 peak of 42.1860, 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 205,761 EGP
2020 Average 205,343 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 202,459 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,302.05 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

40.8450
40.6767
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 40.7417, compared to 40.7989 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0573 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.7417
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.7989

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.5054 EGP (High: 41.1522 / Low: 40.6468). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0824 EGP (High: 40.8487 / Low: 40.7663).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5054
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0824

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1223 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1223

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 40.8131) against the same month in 2020 (average: 41.2932), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4802 (-1.16%).

2021 Avg (January) 40.8131
2020 Avg (January) 41.2932

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.1522 40.6468 40.8131
February 40.8744 40.4918 40.6908
March 40.9415 40.6310 40.7885
April 40.8615 40.5622 40.7627
May 40.7680 40.6513 40.6992
June 40.7595 40.6143 40.6957
July 40.8109 40.6971 40.7448
August 40.8357 40.7525 40.7841
September 40.8487 40.7663 40.8040
October 40.8850 40.7762 40.8121
November 40.9154 40.7757 40.8310
December 40.8954 40.6451 40.8176