YEARLY HIGH
40.3884 MVR
YEARLY LOW
39.9304 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.0720 MVR

2020 OMR to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the OMR to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 40.3884. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 39.9304.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4579 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.1413 to the December average rate of 40.0373, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 40.3884 was down 0.19% compared to the 2019 peak of 40.4650, 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 201,942 MVR
2019 Average 200,578 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 199,652 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,289.73 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

40.2182
39.9917
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to MVR 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 40.1257, compared to 40.0183 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.1257
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.0183

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.4314 MVR (High: 40.3619 / Low: 39.9304). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0342 MVR (High: 40.0300 / Low: 39.9958).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4314
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0342

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1027 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 40.1993) against the same month in 2019 (average: 40.0434), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1559 (+0.39%).

2020 Avg (May) 40.1993
2019 Avg (May) 40.0434

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.1898 40.1056 40.1413
February 40.2867 39.9710 40.1348
March 40.3619 39.9304 40.1242
April 40.1471 39.9693 40.0412
May 40.3884 40.1307 40.1993
June 40.2918 39.9995 40.1133
July 40.0282 39.9830 40.0106
August 40.0300 39.9958 40.0176
September 40.0331 39.9962 40.0150
October 40.0392 39.9856 40.0164
November 40.0695 39.9973 40.0132
December 40.1564 39.9971 40.0373