YEARLY HIGH
2345.1302 KPW
YEARLY LOW
2333.5952 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
2337.6924 KPW

2020 OMR to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the OMR to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 2345.1302. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 2333.5952.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.5350 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2337.6097 to the December average rate of 2337.8165, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2345.1302 was down 0.19% compared to the 2019 peak of 2349.5811, 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 11,725,651 KPW
2019 Average 11,688,886 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 11,667,976 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,674.96 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2338.1449
2336.9885
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to KPW 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 2337.6472, compared to 2337.7376 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0904 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2337.6472
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2337.7376

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 10.9790 KPW (High: 2344.5743 / Low: 2333.5952). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6315 KPW (High: 2338.0692 / Low: 2337.4377).

March Spread (Volatile) ±10.9790
September Spread (Stable) ±0.6315

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.6383 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6383

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 2338.0485) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2337.6550), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3935 (+0.02%).

2020 Avg (May) 2338.0485
2019 Avg (May) 2337.6550

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2338.0206 2337.2920 2337.6097
February 2338.0206 2337.3709 2337.6615
March 2344.5743 2333.5952 2337.7231
April 2341.4756 2335.8665 2337.0849
May 2345.1302 2336.6609 2338.0485
June 2338.2940 2337.5652 2337.7555
July 2338.2272 2336.6670 2337.6929
August 2337.9781 2337.2010 2337.6445
September 2338.0692 2337.4377 2337.7269
October 2338.4337 2336.8187 2337.7666
November 2340.2031 2337.4013 2337.7782
December 2338.7497 2337.4923 2337.8165