2020 OMR to GMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 OMR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the OMR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 134.7455. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 131.7372.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0082 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 132.9312 to the December average rate of 134.4467, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 134.7455 was up 0.83% compared to the 2019 peak of 133.6367, 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 GMD 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 132.9346, compared to 134.4726 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5380 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 1.2302 GMD (High: 133.9006 / Low: 132.6704). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1445 GMD (High: 134.5514 / Low: 134.4069).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3867 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 134.5846) against the same month in 2019 (average: 130.2846), the exchange rate shifted by +4.3001 (+3.30%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 133.4248 | 132.7159 | 132.9312 |
| February | 132.8509 | 132.0831 | 132.5445 |
| March | 132.5726 | 131.7372 | 132.2707 |
| April | 132.7807 | 132.1676 | 132.4303 |
| May | 133.9006 | 132.6704 | 133.4100 |
| June | 134.3215 | 133.7607 | 134.0209 |
| July | 134.6079 | 133.9554 | 134.4287 |
| August | 134.7455 | 134.5189 | 134.5846 |
| September | 134.7143 | 134.2972 | 134.4639 |
| October | 134.5542 | 134.3736 | 134.4396 |
| November | 134.5617 | 134.4006 | 134.4720 |
| December | 134.5514 | 134.4069 | 134.4467 |