YEARLY HIGH
2.2607 GBP
YEARLY LOW
1.9001 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0254 GBP

2020 OMR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the OMR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 2.2607. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.9001.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3606 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9864 to the December average rate of 1.9317, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.2607 was up 4.63% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.1606, 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 11,303 GBP
2019 Average 10,176 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 9,501 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,802.79 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.1309
1.9135
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to GBP 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 2.0621, compared to 1.9888 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0733 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0621
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9888

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2766 GBP (High: 2.2607 / Low: 1.9841). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0378 GBP (High: 2.0162 / Low: 1.9784).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2766
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0378

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0739 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0739

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 2.1023) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.9722), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1301 (+6.60%).

2020 Avg (March) 2.1023
2019 Avg (March) 1.9722

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0001 1.9600 1.9864
February 2.0259 1.9671 2.0030
March 2.2607 1.9841 2.1023
April 2.1252 2.0572 2.0922
May 2.1499 2.0767 2.1128
June 2.1100 2.0396 2.0758
July 2.0837 1.9804 2.0508
August 1.9910 1.9436 1.9770
September 2.0431 1.9386 2.0061
October 2.0162 1.9784 2.0015
November 2.0116 1.9411 1.9655
December 1.9638 1.9001 1.9317