2020 OMR to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.7900 SAR

YEARLY LOW

9.7377 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.7474 SAR

2020 OMR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the OMR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 9.7900. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 17, dropping to 9.7377.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0523 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.7440 to the December average rate of 9.7451, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 9.7900 was down 0.01% compared to the 2019 peak of 9.7906, 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 48,950 SAR

2019 Average 48,712 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 48,688 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 261.54 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

9.7664

9.7391

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to SAR 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 9.7520, compared to 9.7428 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0092 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7520

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.7428

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0409 SAR (High: 9.7874 / Low: 9.7465). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 SAR (High: 9.7439 / Low: 9.7403).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0409

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0121 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 9.7594) against the same month in 2019 (average: 9.7411), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0184 (+0.19%).

2020 Avg (May) 9.7594

2019 Avg (May) 9.7411

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.7458	9.7416	9.7440
February	9.7470	9.7394	9.7437
March	9.7801	9.7429	9.7533
April	9.7874	9.7465	9.7641
May	9.7900	9.7507	9.7594
June	9.7542	9.7430	9.7473
July	9.7476	9.7382	9.7427
August	9.7426	9.7377	9.7414
September	9.7439	9.7403	9.7425
October	9.7466	9.7396	9.7430
November	9.7519	9.7402	9.7419
December	9.7521	9.7415	9.7451