2020 OMR to GEL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 OMR to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the OMR to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 25, valuing the pair at 8.9850. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 7.2202.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7648 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.4745 to the December average rate of 8.5570, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 8.9850 was up 15.69% compared to the 2019 peak of 7.7667, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 OMR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
OMR to GEL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 7.8693, compared to 8.3032 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4338 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.7521 GEL (High: 8.9850 / Low: 7.2329). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0596 GEL (High: 8.0717 / Low: 8.0122).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3854 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 7.8350) against the same month in 2019 (average: 6.9654), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8696 (+12.49%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.5206 | 7.4030 | 7.4745 |
| February | 7.5076 | 7.2202 | 7.3847 |
| March | 8.9850 | 7.2329 | 7.8350 |
| April | 8.5297 | 8.1508 | 8.2651 |
| May | 8.3904 | 8.2739 | 8.3210 |
| June | 8.2870 | 7.6621 | 7.9356 |
| July | 8.0388 | 7.9345 | 7.9813 |
| August | 8.0717 | 8.0122 | 8.0287 |
| September | 8.7025 | 7.9866 | 8.2564 |
| October | 8.5078 | 8.3255 | 8.3770 |
| November | 8.8829 | 8.4247 | 8.6186 |
| December | 8.6378 | 8.5028 | 8.5570 |