YEARLY HIGH
3.5651 SGD
YEARLY LOW
3.4216 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4902 SGD

2021 OMR to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the OMR to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 3.5651. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 3.4216.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1435 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4443 to the December average rate of 3.5409, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3.5651 was down 5.94% compared to the 2020 peak of 3.7903, 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 17,825 SGD
2020 Average 17,916 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 17,108 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 717.33 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

3.5505
3.4347
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 3.4612, compared to 3.5192 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0580 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4612
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5192

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0621 SGD (High: 3.5651 / Low: 3.5030). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0346 SGD (High: 3.4562 / Low: 3.4216).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0621
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0346

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0198 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0198

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 3.5409) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3.4602), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0806 (+2.33%).

2021 Avg (December) 3.5409
2020 Avg (December) 3.4602

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4562 3.4216 3.4443
February 3.4726 3.4256 3.4489
March 3.5078 3.4484 3.4878
April 3.4947 3.4408 3.4680
May 3.4716 3.4308 3.4529
June 3.4954 3.4353 3.4654
July 3.5491 3.4935 3.5188
August 3.5451 3.4922 3.5193
September 3.5368 3.4828 3.5006
October 3.5292 3.4886 3.5097
November 3.5601 3.4987 3.5260
December 3.5651 3.5030 3.5409