YEARLY HIGH
16.0722 GHS
YEARLY LOW
14.8721 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.3845 GHS

2021 OMR to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the OMR to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 9, valuing the pair at 16.0722. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 14.8721.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2000 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.2024 to the December average rate of 15.9533, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 16.0722 was up 3.61% compared to the 2020 peak of 15.5116, 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 80,361 GHS
2020 Average 74,477 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 74,361 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,000.18 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

16.0569
14.8140
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 15.0451, compared to 15.7238 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6787 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.0451
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.7238

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was July, with a trading range of 0.3317 GHS (High: 15.5386 / Low: 15.2069). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0902 GHS (High: 15.0473 / Low: 14.9571).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.3317
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0902

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1507 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1507

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 15.9533) against the same month in 2020 (average: 15.2433), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7099 (+4.66%).

2021 Avg (December) 15.9533
2020 Avg (December) 15.2433

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.3233 15.1326 15.2024
February 15.1421 14.9259 15.0518
March 15.0182 14.8721 14.9176
April 15.0473 14.9571 15.0068
May 15.0551 14.8963 14.9961
June 15.1955 15.0131 15.0959
July 15.5386 15.2069 15.4129
August 15.7097 15.4519 15.6344
September 15.7426 15.4792 15.6705
October 15.8570 15.7023 15.7680
November 15.9673 15.7860 15.9039
December 16.0722 15.7950 15.9533