YEARLY HIGH
220.5274 KGS
YEARLY LOW
180.4997 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
200.0497 KGS

2020 OMR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the OMR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 220.5274. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 180.4997.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.0278 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 180.7765 to the December average rate of 216.9262, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 220.5274 was up 21.30% compared to the 2019 peak of 181.8030, 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 1,102,637 KGS
2019 Average 898,416 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 902,498 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 200,138.84 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

221.8462
177.0429
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to KGS 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 191.7122, compared to 208.3872 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.6750 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 191.7122
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 208.3872

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 26.9083 KGS (High: 208.3167 / Low: 181.4083). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4888 KGS (High: 180.9884 / Low: 180.4997).

March Spread (Volatile) ±26.9083
January Spread (Stable) ±0.4888

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 7.5277 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.5277

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 206.2548) against the same month in 2019 (average: 178.4459), the exchange rate shifted by +27.8090 (+15.58%).

2020 Avg (April) 206.2548
2019 Avg (April) 178.4459

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 180.9884 180.4997 180.7765
February 181.4521 180.9531 181.3641
March 208.3167 181.4083 189.5664
April 220.5274 194.7228 206.2548
May 205.5817 191.1008 198.7272
June 195.9330 190.8633 193.5841
July 202.6125 199.0976 200.9876
August 202.8811 199.1033 201.1216
September 206.1960 202.5720 204.7853
October 211.0682 206.0551 208.3898
November 220.3186 212.4765 218.1125
December 220.3013 209.4622 216.9262