YEARLY HIGH
137.3175 GMD
YEARLY LOW
132.4734 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
133.8061 GMD

2021 OMR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the OMR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 137.3175. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 132.4734.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8442 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 134.1827 to the December average rate of 136.4138, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 137.3175 was up 1.91% compared to the 2020 peak of 134.7455, 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 686,588 GMD
2020 Average 668,542 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 662,367 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,220.80 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

136.7708
132.4872
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 133.2832, compared to 134.3291 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0459 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 133.2832
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 134.3291

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 2.2059 GMD (High: 135.1309 / Low: 132.9251). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2544 GMD (High: 132.9734 / Low: 132.7190).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.2059
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2544

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 0.6163 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6163

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 136.4138) against the same month in 2020 (average: 134.4467), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9671 (+1.46%).

2021 Avg (December) 136.4138
2020 Avg (December) 134.4467

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 134.4380 133.7527 134.1827
February 133.9062 133.0726 133.5665
March 133.6391 132.9880 133.2443
April 133.1577 132.4734 132.8553
May 133.2526 132.8551 133.0033
June 132.9846 132.7238 132.8470
July 133.0098 132.7169 132.8442
August 132.9734 132.7190 132.8574
September 135.1309 132.9251 133.5815
October 135.2201 133.7683 134.6273
November 136.1303 135.0569 135.6504
December 137.3175 135.9876 136.4138