2023 OMR to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

36.8041 SCR

YEARLY LOW

33.0646 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

34.9214 SCR

2023 OMR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the OMR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 36.8041. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 33.0646.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7395 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.1851 to the December average rate of 34.8958, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 36.8041 was down 5.56% compared to the 2022 peak of 38.9725, 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 184,021 SCR

2022 Average 176,110 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 165,323 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,697.53 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

35.7590

33.9921

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 35.2051, compared to 34.6378 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5673 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.2051

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.6378

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 3.2145 SCR (High: 36.7506 / Low: 33.5361). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3294 SCR (High: 35.4898 / Low: 34.1604).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.2145

August Spread (Stable) ±1.3294

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.8880 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8880

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 34.7237) against the same month in 2022 (average: 34.4419), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2818 (+0.82%).

2023 Avg (July) 34.7237

2022 Avg (July) 34.4419

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	36.7506	33.5361	35.1851
February	36.7926	33.8223	35.2307
March	36.5586	33.7875	35.0069
April	36.4731	33.5420	35.1160
May	36.5409	34.0972	35.0801
June	36.7859	34.0926	35.6117
July	36.8041	33.8210	34.7237
August	35.4898	34.1604	34.7314
September	35.3770	33.0646	34.1393
October	35.8682	33.1079	34.6224
November	35.6519	33.8746	34.7141
December	36.3762	33.5174	34.8958