YEARLY HIGH
109817.1749 IRR
YEARLY LOW
109121.8083 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
109498.7504 IRR

2021 OMR to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the OMR to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 109817.1749. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 109121.8083.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 695.3665 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 109364.9750 to the December average rate of 109755.4267, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 109817.1749 was down 36.14% compared to the 2020 peak of 171962.2577, 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 549,085,874 IRR
2020 Average 547,727,157 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 545,609,042 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,476,832.56 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

109794.4719
109325.9298
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to IRR 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 109370.4753, compared to 109627.0255 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 256.5502 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 109370.4753
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 109627.0255

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 695.3665 IRR (High: 109817.1749 / Low: 109121.8083). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 82.9537 IRR (High: 109410.2423 / Low: 109327.2886).

December Spread (Volatile) ±695.3665
February Spread (Stable) ±82.9537

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.9654 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9654

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 109755.4267) against the same month in 2020 (average: 109373.2353), the exchange rate shifted by +382.1914 (+0.35%).

2021 Avg (December) 109755.4267
2020 Avg (December) 109373.2353

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 109651.9918 109196.8245 109364.9750
February 109410.2423 109327.2886 109365.4351
March 109453.6933 109257.7840 109368.9882
April 109501.8647 109289.8302 109366.0228
May 109466.2034 109358.5235 109375.8353
June 109507.1598 109359.9437 109381.5955
July 109546.0138 109357.1033 109444.2829
August 109708.6433 109425.4881 109544.6080
September 109732.1827 109537.8736 109620.1882
October 109771.3973 109562.6586 109652.3884
November 109804.0540 109708.0597 109745.2590
December 109817.1749 109121.8083 109755.4267