YEARLY HIGH
120.5113 MUR
YEARLY LOW
110.6385 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
114.9058 MUR

2022 OMR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the OMR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 120.5113. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 27, dropping to 110.6385.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.8729 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 113.4123 to the December average rate of 113.9449, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 120.5113 was up 5.22% compared to the 2021 peak of 114.5372, 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 602,557 MUR
2021 Average 540,290 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 553,192 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,364.26 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

118.2467
111.5366
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to MUR 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 113.8030, compared to 116.0086 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 113.8030
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 116.0086

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 7.0196 MUR (High: 117.6581 / Low: 110.6385). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7566 MUR (High: 115.1046 / Low: 113.3480).

April Spread (Volatile) ±7.0196
December Spread (Stable) ±1.7566

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.9324 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9324

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 117.3310) against the same month in 2021 (average: 110.7871), the exchange rate shifted by +6.5439 (+5.91%).

2022 Avg (August) 117.3310
2021 Avg (August) 110.7871

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 114.4096 111.9417 113.4123
February 114.5386 112.0785 113.6316
March 117.7863 112.3321 115.1679
April 117.6581 110.6385 113.2355
May 113.2516 110.8916 112.0958
June 118.8192 112.0695 115.2746
July 119.1017 116.0997 117.6875
August 120.5113 114.6683 117.3310
September 118.8319 114.0230 116.6799
October 119.2191 113.7574 116.1120
November 116.3678 113.3300 114.2961
December 115.1046 113.3480 113.9449