YEARLY HIGH
438.7184 PKR
YEARLY LOW
400.3679 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
420.3215 PKR

2020 OMR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the OMR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 8, valuing the pair at 438.7184. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 400.3679.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.3505 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 401.8897 to the December average rate of 416.3445, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 438.7184 was up 3.14% compared to the 2019 peak of 425.3812, 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 2,193,592 PKR
2019 Average 1,950,780 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 2,001,840 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 191,752.36 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

440.1632
397.4403
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to PKR 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 414.7395, compared to 425.9035 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.1640 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 414.7395
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 425.9035

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 31.5227 PKR (High: 431.8906 / Low: 400.3679). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1448 PKR (High: 401.6307 / Low: 400.4859).

March Spread (Volatile) ±31.5227
February Spread (Stable) ±1.1448

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 10.8686 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.8686

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 436.6030) against the same month in 2019 (average: 413.8959), the exchange rate shifted by +22.7071 (+5.49%).

2020 Avg (August) 436.6030
2019 Avg (August) 413.8959

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 404.3119 401.0704 401.8897
February 401.6307 400.4859 401.0005
March 431.8906 400.3679 411.2554
April 435.3085 415.3297 427.4797
May 422.9911 411.6969 416.6110
June 436.7839 423.5090 430.2005
July 436.7237 431.4970 434.3432
August 438.7184 429.8082 436.6030
September 432.4945 429.5914 431.2280
October 428.8124 416.7251 422.9925
November 418.1317 410.7664 413.9099
December 417.3149 414.5088 416.3445