2021 OMR to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.7584 SAR

YEARLY LOW

9.6952 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.7425 SAR

2021 OMR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the OMR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 9.7584. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 9.6952.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0632 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.7428 to the December average rate of 9.7462, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 9.7584 was down 0.32% compared to the 2020 peak of 9.7900, 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 48,792 SAR

2020 Average 48,737 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 48,476 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 316.21 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

9.7466

9.7409

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 9.7421, compared to 9.7428 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) 9.7421

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.7428

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0632 SAR (High: 9.7584 / Low: 9.6952). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 SAR (High: 9.7429 / Low: 9.7398).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0632

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 9.7462) against the same month in 2020 (average: 9.7451), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+0.01%).

2021 Avg (December) 9.7462

2020 Avg (December) 9.7451

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.7477	9.7285	9.7428
February	9.7474	9.7385	9.7423
March	9.7479	9.7332	9.7423
April	9.7530	9.7352	9.7419
May	9.7447	9.7384	9.7419
June	9.7429	9.7398	9.7413
July	9.7491	9.7377	9.7423
August	9.7447	9.7382	9.7418
September	9.7457	9.7386	9.7420
October	9.7448	9.7394	9.7420
November	9.7501	9.7387	9.7428
December	9.7584	9.6952	9.7462