YEARLY HIGH
0.7900 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.7795 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7837 KWD

2021 OMR to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the OMR to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.7900. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 0.7795.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0105 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7875 to the December average rate of 0.7863, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.7900 was down 3.56% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.8192, 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 3,950 KWD
2020 Average 3,984 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 3,898 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52.46 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.7881
0.7807
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to KWD 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 0.7843, compared to 0.7832 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7843
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7832

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0052 KWD (High: 0.7879 / Low: 0.7827). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 KWD (High: 0.7841 / Low: 0.7828).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0052
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.7875) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.7883), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-0.10%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.7875
2020 Avg (January) 0.7883

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7900 0.7856 0.7875
February 0.7872 0.7852 0.7862
March 0.7872 0.7841 0.7854
April 0.7851 0.7817 0.7832
May 0.7830 0.7795 0.7816
June 0.7828 0.7808 0.7818
July 0.7825 0.7804 0.7815
August 0.7822 0.7798 0.7813
September 0.7836 0.7805 0.7814
October 0.7841 0.7828 0.7834
November 0.7869 0.7835 0.7852
December 0.7879 0.7827 0.7863