2020 OMR to LRD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 OMR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the OMR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 517.8649. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 19, dropping to 404.9727.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 112.8923 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 497.2867 to the December average rate of 418.9161, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 517.8649 was down 5.83% compared to the 2019 peak of 549.9303, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 OMR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
OMR to LRD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 511.4159, compared to 484.5576 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 26.8582 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 70.8686 LRD (High: 475.8413 / Low: 404.9727). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3047 LRD (High: 517.8649 / Low: 517.5603).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 73.1678 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 517.6850) against the same month in 2019 (average: 528.8692), the exchange rate shifted by -11.1842 (-2.11%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 507.1555 | 487.2726 | 497.2867 |
| February | 515.3280 | 506.5027 | 510.5550 |
| March | 514.4836 | 511.0573 | 513.6665 |
| April | 515.4500 | 513.9586 | 514.3826 |
| May | 517.2314 | 514.3898 | 515.5146 |
| June | 517.6824 | 516.0237 | 517.0898 |
| July | 517.8523 | 517.3892 | 517.6789 |
| August | 517.8649 | 517.5603 | 517.6850 |
| September | 517.7949 | 516.5234 | 517.1773 |
| October | 516.9000 | 475.2925 | 504.5281 |
| November | 475.8413 | 404.9727 | 431.3603 |
| December | 426.6498 | 409.7444 | 418.9161 |