2020 OMR to PGK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 OMR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the OMR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 9.2313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 8.6552.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5761 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.8386 to the December average rate of 9.1340, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 9.2313 was up 3.09% compared to the 2019 peak of 8.9545, 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 PGK 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 8.9189, compared to 9.0975 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1787 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.3108 PGK (High: 8.9660 / Low: 8.6552). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0782 PGK (High: 9.1944 / Low: 9.1162).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0429 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 9.1089) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8.8149), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2940 (+3.34%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.9430 | 8.7787 | 8.8386 |
| February | 8.9660 | 8.6552 | 8.8378 |
| March | 9.0506 | 8.8362 | 8.9031 |
| April | 9.0451 | 8.8660 | 8.9486 |
| May | 9.1213 | 8.9072 | 9.0010 |
| June | 9.0566 | 8.9479 | 8.9841 |
| July | 9.1406 | 8.8896 | 9.0146 |
| August | 9.1750 | 8.9933 | 9.1163 |
| September | 9.2011 | 8.9230 | 9.0734 |
| October | 9.2313 | 9.0772 | 9.1089 |
| November | 9.2243 | 9.1042 | 9.1378 |
| December | 9.1944 | 9.1162 | 9.1340 |