YEARLY HIGH
3.5682 SGD
YEARLY LOW
3.3902 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4890 SGD

2023 OMR to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the OMR to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 18, valuing the pair at 3.5682. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 3.3902.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1779 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4410 to the December average rate of 3.4582, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 3.5682 was down 4.52% compared to the 2022 peak of 3.7370, 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 17,841 SGD
2022 Average 17,905 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 16,951 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 889.65 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

3.5675
3.4295
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 3.4719, compared to 3.5061 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0342 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4719
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5061

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.1283 SGD (High: 3.5185 / Low: 3.3902). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0325 SGD (High: 3.5682 / Low: 3.5357).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1283
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0325

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0525 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0525

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 3.5560) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3.6975), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1415 (-3.83%).

2023 Avg (October) 3.5560
2022 Avg (October) 3.6975

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4953 3.4066 3.4410
February 3.5185 3.3902 3.4639
March 3.5342 3.4491 3.4863
April 3.4817 3.4340 3.4608
May 3.5187 3.4403 3.4812
June 3.5230 3.4723 3.4979
July 3.5171 3.4308 3.4683
August 3.5335 3.4670 3.5088
September 3.5659 3.5148 3.5418
October 3.5682 3.5357 3.5560
November 3.5496 3.4553 3.5034
December 3.4907 3.4251 3.4582