YEARLY HIGH
3.7290 LYD
YEARLY LOW
3.4723 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6037 LYD

2020 OMR to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the OMR to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 3.7290. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 3.4723.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2567 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6355 to the December average rate of 3.4932, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.7290 was up 1.14% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.6869, 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 18,645 LYD
2019 Average 18,161 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 17,362 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,283.49 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.7023
3.4742
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to LYD 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 3.6563, compared to 3.5511 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6563
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5511

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1511 LYD (High: 3.7290 / Low: 3.5779). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0274 LYD (High: 3.6525 / Low: 3.6251).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1511
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0274

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0548 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0548

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 3.6479) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.6055), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0424 (+1.18%).

2020 Avg (March) 3.6479
2019 Avg (March) 3.6055

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6525 3.6251 3.6355
February 3.6813 3.6319 3.6572
March 3.7290 3.5779 3.6479
April 3.6962 3.6541 3.6717
May 3.6964 3.6668 3.6833
June 3.6679 3.6230 3.6422
July 3.6443 3.5802 3.6150
August 3.5849 3.5443 3.5602
September 3.5718 3.5321 3.5528
October 3.5721 3.5323 3.5529
November 3.5611 3.5064 3.5322
December 3.5111 3.4723 3.4932