YEARLY HIGH
15.5116 GHS
YEARLY LOW
13.8188 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.8920 GHS

2020 OMR to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the OMR to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 15.5116. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 13.8188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6929 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.6810 to the December average rate of 15.2433, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 15.5116 was down 58.88% compared to the 2019 peak of 37.7202, 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 77,558 GHS
2019 Average 69,980 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 69,094 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,464.25 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

15.3705
13.8444
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to GHS 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 14.6968, compared to 15.0873 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3904 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.6968
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.0873

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.9795 GHS (High: 14.9985 / Low: 14.0190). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0765 GHS (High: 15.0320 / Low: 14.9556).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.9795
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0765

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.7093 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 15.2433) against the same month in 2019 (average: 14.7998), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4436 (+3.00%).

2020 Avg (December) 15.2433
2019 Avg (December) 14.7998

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.8376 14.2860 14.6810
February 14.2860 13.8188 13.9716
March 14.9985 14.0190 14.4981
April 15.1293 14.7641 14.9980
May 15.0730 14.9394 15.0034
June 15.1054 14.9229 15.0288
July 15.1028 14.9257 15.0042
August 15.0320 14.9556 14.9918
September 15.0825 14.9885 15.0302
October 15.1678 15.0475 15.0990
November 15.2232 15.1179 15.1551
December 15.5116 15.1714 15.2433