YEARLY HIGH
2.4381 EUR
YEARLY LOW
2.1119 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2783 EUR

2020 OMR to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the OMR to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 2.4381. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 2.1119.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3262 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3392 to the December average rate of 2.1340, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.4381 was up 2.29% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.3834, 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 12,190 EUR
2019 Average 11,599 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 10,559 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,630.89 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.4151
2.1084
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to EUR 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 2.3566, compared to 2.2001 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1565 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3566
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2001

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1596 EUR (High: 2.4381 / Low: 2.2785). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0346 EUR (High: 2.2245 / Low: 2.1899).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1596
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0346

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0716 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0716

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 2.3462) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.2987), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0475 (+2.07%).

2020 Avg (March) 2.3462
2019 Avg (March) 2.2987

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3581 2.3152 2.3392
February 2.4076 2.3412 2.3794
March 2.4381 2.2785 2.3462
April 2.4098 2.3646 2.3895
May 2.4050 2.3371 2.3770
June 2.3349 2.2850 2.3081
July 2.3115 2.1878 2.2672
August 2.2134 2.1741 2.1956
September 2.2332 2.1787 2.2038
October 2.2245 2.1899 2.2074
November 2.2335 2.1698 2.1927
December 2.1518 2.1119 2.1340