YEARLY HIGH
3276.3999 KRW
YEARLY LOW
2815.6635 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
3063.7061 KRW

2020 OMR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the OMR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 3276.3999. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 2815.6635.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 460.7364 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3028.7016 to the December average rate of 2842.3161, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3276.3999 was up 3.41% compared to the 2019 peak of 3168.4153, 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 16,381,999 KRW
2019 Average 15,133,726 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 14,078,317 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,303,682.01 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3228.7580
2807.1850
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to KRW 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 3132.5342, compared to 2994.8779 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 137.6563 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3132.5342
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2994.8779

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 198.9175 KRW (High: 3276.3999 / Low: 3077.4824). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 35.6772 KRW (High: 3102.3278 / Low: 3066.6506).

March Spread (Volatile) ±198.9175
August Spread (Stable) ±35.6772

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 87.2049 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -87.2049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 3159.0830) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2942.0451), the exchange rate shifted by +217.0379 (+7.38%).

2020 Avg (March) 3159.0830
2019 Avg (March) 2942.0451

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3106.4721 2999.8441 3028.7016
February 3165.0698 3062.1839 3103.6551
March 3276.3999 3077.4824 3159.0830
April 3210.6313 3145.1083 3175.0791
May 3223.8808 3167.6288 3193.6269
June 3177.0845 3092.7948 3135.0598
July 3130.6902 3089.9277 3114.7359
August 3102.3278 3066.6506 3083.7898
September 3095.2090 3022.5339 3059.5746
October 3030.0629 2931.3773 2972.3697
November 2955.5599 2870.4724 2896.4817
December 2880.9078 2815.6635 2842.3161