YEARLY HIGH
9.5327 QAR
YEARLY LOW
9.4195 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.4577 QAR

2020 OMR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the OMR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 9.5327. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 9.4195.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1132 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.4567 to the December average rate of 9.4597, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 9.5327 was up 0.58% compared to the 2019 peak of 9.4779, 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 47,663 QAR
2019 Average 47,287 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 47,097 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 566.04 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

9.4617
9.4544
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to QAR 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 9.4574, compared to 9.4581 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.4574
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.4581

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.0908 QAR (High: 9.5327 / Low: 9.4419). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 QAR (High: 9.4599 / Low: 9.4565).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0908
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 9.4611) against the same month in 2019 (average: 9.4573), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0037 (+0.04%).

2020 Avg (May) 9.4611
2019 Avg (May) 9.4573

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.4586 9.4517 9.4567
February 9.4589 9.4554 9.4571
March 9.4925 9.4195 9.4568
April 9.4726 9.4445 9.4550
May 9.5327 9.4419 9.4611
June 9.4599 9.4565 9.4576
July 9.4594 9.4529 9.4573
August 9.4857 9.4487 9.4594
September 9.4584 9.4547 9.4572
October 9.4605 9.4507 9.4575
November 9.4674 9.4561 9.4576
December 9.4811 9.4562 9.4597