YEARLY HIGH
55.1723 SCR
YEARLY LOW
32.6661 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.5622 SCR

2020 OMR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the OMR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 55.1723. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 32.6661.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.5062 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.4870 to the December average rate of 55.0570, the exchange rate registered a net change of 55.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 55.1723 was up 50.91% compared to the 2019 peak of 36.5592, 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 275,862 SCR
2019 Average 177,634 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 163,331 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 112,531.15 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

57.0140
33.5300
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 39.9738, compared to 49.1505 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.1767 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.9738
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.1505

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 9.8124 SCR (High: 45.5400 / Low: 35.7276). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2362 SCR (High: 46.7036 / Low: 46.4674).

April Spread (Volatile) ±9.8124
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2362

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 55.0570) against the same month in 2019 (average: 35.5833), the exchange rate shifted by +19.4736 (+54.73%).

2020 Avg (December) 55.0570
2019 Avg (December) 35.5833

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.7226 33.3207 35.4870
February 35.8222 34.5016 35.4926
March 36.5639 32.6661 35.4966
April 45.5400 35.7276 42.5225
May 46.9957 41.7941 45.1992
June 46.1744 43.6526 45.6450
July 46.5721 45.7152 45.8666
August 47.9376 46.2313 46.4010
September 46.7036 46.4674 46.6282
October 50.1958 46.7027 48.0346
November 54.0579 50.1919 52.9159
December 55.1723 54.0516 55.0570