YEARLY HIGH
1.9667 GBP
YEARLY LOW
1.8259 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8885 GBP

2021 OMR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the OMR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 1.9667. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 31, dropping to 1.8259.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1408 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9038 to the December average rate of 1.9514, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.9667 was down 13.00% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.2607, 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 9,834 GBP
2020 Average 10,127 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 9,129 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 704.23 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.9621
1.8348
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 1.8712, compared to 1.9058 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0346 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8712
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9058

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was February, with a trading range of 0.0669 GBP (High: 1.9030 / Low: 1.8361). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0303 GBP (High: 1.9207 / Low: 1.8904).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0669
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0303

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0320 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0320

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 1.9514) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.9317), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0198 (+1.02%).

2021 Avg (December) 1.9514
2020 Avg (December) 1.9317

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9207 1.8904 1.9038
February 1.9030 1.8361 1.8723
March 1.8975 1.8570 1.8744
April 1.8956 1.8565 1.8774
May 1.8799 1.8259 1.8454
June 1.8823 1.8324 1.8539
July 1.9053 1.8604 1.8801
August 1.9066 1.8650 1.8831
September 1.9344 1.8734 1.8903
October 1.9176 1.8794 1.8980
November 1.9536 1.8967 1.9321
December 1.9667 1.9195 1.9514