YEARLY HIGH
3.7903 SGD
YEARLY LOW
3.4340 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5834 SGD

2020 OMR to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the OMR to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 3.7903. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 3.4340.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3563 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5087 to the December average rate of 3.4602, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.7903 was up 4.40% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.6306, 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 18,952 SGD
2019 Average 17,716 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 17,170 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,781.54 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.7205
3.4366
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to SGD 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 3.6332, compared to 3.5335 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0997 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6332
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5335

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2128 SGD (High: 3.7903 / Low: 3.5775). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0342 SGD (High: 3.5486 / Low: 3.5144).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2128
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0342

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0646 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0646

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 3.6797) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.5171), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1626 (+4.62%).

2020 Avg (March) 3.6797
2019 Avg (March) 3.5171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5452 3.4941 3.5087
February 3.6414 3.5442 3.6084
March 3.7903 3.5775 3.6797
April 3.7384 3.6645 3.6968
May 3.7087 3.6677 3.6851
June 3.6583 3.5985 3.6205
July 3.6249 3.5619 3.6045
August 3.5750 3.5277 3.5565
September 3.5774 3.5255 3.5493
October 3.5486 3.5144 3.5320
November 3.5562 3.4746 3.4984
December 3.4751 3.4340 3.4602