YEARLY HIGH
39.1933 SCR
YEARLY LOW
33.2958 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.5179 SCR

2024 OMR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the OMR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 39.1933. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 24, dropping to 33.2958.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.8975 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.7659 to the December average rate of 36.6759, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 39.1933 was up 6.49% compared to the 2023 peak of 36.8041, 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 195,967 SCR
2023 Average 174,596 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 166,479 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,487.36 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

36.8669
34.5749
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 35.2874, compared to 35.7483 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4609 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.2874
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.7483

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 5.7331 SCR (High: 39.0417 / Low: 33.3086). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0905 SCR (High: 35.9513 / Low: 34.8609).

August Spread (Volatile) ±5.7331
May Spread (Stable) ±1.0905

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.7438 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7438

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 36.6759) against the same month in 2023 (average: 34.8958), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7801 (+5.10%).

2024 Avg (December) 36.6759
2023 Avg (December) 34.8958

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.0607 33.9269 34.7659
February 35.8971 34.2518 34.9633
March 36.9928 34.6319 35.3137
April 37.3830 34.8351 35.3082
May 35.9513 34.8609 35.4859
June 38.1360 35.2268 35.8875
July 36.6669 35.0904 35.8386
August 39.0417 33.3086 35.6850
September 36.2605 33.2958 34.9412
October 39.0849 33.9672 35.6265
November 37.1452 34.7917 35.7227
December 39.1933 34.5585 36.6759