YEARLY HIGH
22.1811 SBD
YEARLY LOW
20.7835 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.3825 SBD

2020 OMR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the OMR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 22.1811. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 20.7835.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3975 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.5120 to the December average rate of 20.8895, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 22.1811 was up 2.43% compared to the 2019 peak of 21.6540, 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 110,905 SBD
2019 Average 106,503 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 103,918 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,987.69 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

21.7382
20.8123
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to SBD 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 21.5553, compared to 21.2096 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3456 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.5553
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.2096

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.7614 SBD (High: 22.1811 / Low: 21.4197). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1032 SBD (High: 21.7209 / Low: 21.6177).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7614
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1945 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1945

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 21.5062) against the same month in 2019 (average: 21.1110), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3952 (+1.87%).

2020 Avg (March) 21.5062
2019 Avg (March) 21.1110

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.6504 21.1868 21.5120
February 21.4786 21.3600 21.4379
March 22.1811 21.4197 21.5062
April 21.6524 21.5341 21.5860
May 21.7774 21.4707 21.6284
June 21.7209 21.6177 21.6610
July 21.7429 21.4007 21.6133
August 21.4730 21.3685 21.4434
September 21.4727 21.1232 21.2489
October 21.2162 20.9834 21.0980
November 21.0453 20.7840 20.9648
December 20.9945 20.7835 20.8895