YEARLY HIGH
36.5592 SCR
YEARLY LOW
32.2285 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.5271 SCR

2019 OMR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the OMR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 36.5592. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 32.2285.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3307 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.4541 to the December average rate of 35.5833, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 36.5592 was down 1.91% compared to the 2018 peak of 37.2707, 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 182,796 SCR
2018 Average 176,868 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 161,142 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,653.58 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

35.6485
35.2651
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to SCR 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 35.5278, compared to 35.5265 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.5278
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.5265

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 4.0044 SCR (High: 36.2329 / Low: 32.2285). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0454 SCR (High: 35.5874 / Low: 35.5420).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.0044
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0454

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2226 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2226

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 35.5627) against the same month in 2018 (average: 35.4589), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1038 (+0.29%).

2019 Avg (November) 35.5627
2018 Avg (November) 35.4589

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.5068 35.4118 35.4541
February 35.8389 35.4555 35.5259
March 35.8710 35.4761 35.5670
April 36.1271 35.4682 35.5886
May 35.6101 35.3738 35.5197
June 35.6751 35.3987 35.5112
July 36.3215 35.4263 35.5197
August 36.2329 32.2285 35.2970
September 35.7283 35.3418 35.5799
October 35.6996 35.5404 35.6165
November 36.5592 33.6500 35.5627
December 35.5874 35.5420 35.5833