YEARLY HIGH
9.9727 ILS
YEARLY LOW
8.3469 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.9344 ILS

2020 OMR to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the OMR to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 9.9727. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 8.3469.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6258 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.9867 to the December average rate of 8.4301, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 9.9727 was up 2.58% compared to the 2019 peak of 9.7220, 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 49,863 ILS
2019 Average 46,274 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 41,734 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,129.13 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

9.4130
8.3408
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to ILS 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 9.1014, compared to 8.7675 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3340 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.1014
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.7675

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.0333 ILS (High: 9.9727 / Low: 8.9394). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0655 ILS (High: 9.0228 / Low: 8.9573).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.0333
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0655

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2952 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2952

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 9.3236) against the same month in 2019 (average: 9.3973), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0737 (-0.78%).

2020 Avg (March) 9.3236
2019 Avg (March) 9.3973

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.0228 8.9573 8.9867
February 9.0703 8.8491 8.9193
March 9.9727 8.9394 9.3236
April 9.4700 9.0349 9.2667
May 9.2111 9.0977 9.1379
June 9.0782 8.8983 8.9743
July 8.9801 8.8405 8.9141
August 8.8745 8.7099 8.8266
September 9.0412 8.7153 8.8934
October 8.9110 8.7659 8.8153
November 8.8651 8.5846 8.7253
December 8.5445 8.3469 8.4301