YEARLY HIGH
38.9725 SCR
YEARLY LOW
32.7679 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.2263 SCR

2022 OMR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the OMR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 38.9725. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 6, dropping to 32.7679.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2046 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.7801 to the December average rate of 34.7271, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 38.9725 was down 30.76% compared to the 2021 peak of 56.2896, 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 194,863 SCR
2021 Average 209,594 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 163,839 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,023.23 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

37.7534
33.8759
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 35.7931, compared to 34.6596 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1335 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.7931
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.6596

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was January, with a trading range of 5.1783 SCR (High: 38.9725 / Low: 33.7943). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0652 SCR (High: 37.4561 / Low: 37.3909).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.1783
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0652

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.7346 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7346

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 35.7801) against the same month in 2021 (average: 55.1388), the exchange rate shifted by -19.3588 (-35.11%).

2022 Avg (January) 35.7801
2021 Avg (January) 55.1388

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.9725 33.7943 35.7801
February 37.6572 33.6649 35.5862
March 37.4561 37.3909 37.4303
April 37.6752 33.8191 36.9337
May 36.8422 33.0928 34.1990
June 37.2196 33.2849 34.8294
July 37.0956 33.2416 34.4419
August 35.9113 33.2397 34.4680
September 37.2497 33.0282 34.8547
October 35.9624 33.7727 34.6792
November 35.7867 32.7679 34.7865
December 36.7409 33.5336 34.7271