2020 OMR to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 OMR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the OMR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 1524.7110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 1496.2864.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.4245 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1507.2989 to the December average rate of 1509.1112, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1524.7110 was up 0.35% compared to the 2019 peak of 1519.4529, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 OMR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
OMR to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1509.7074, compared to 1508.3990 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3083 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 27.9257 SOS (High: 1524.2121 / Low: 1496.2864). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.5107 SOS (High: 1514.3959 / Low: 1503.8852).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and November, 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 4.8513 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 1513.3297) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1505.2864), the exchange rate shifted by +8.0433 (+0.53%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1522.1056 | 1498.6666 | 1507.2989 |
| February | 1524.7110 | 1502.6770 | 1513.3297 |
| March | 1524.7110 | 1500.2130 | 1512.6029 |
| April | 1524.2121 | 1496.2864 | 1507.7516 |
| May | 1513.9593 | 1498.7057 | 1508.2800 |
| June | 1514.3959 | 1503.8852 | 1508.9812 |
| July | 1518.1897 | 1502.7358 | 1508.3253 |
| August | 1518.1897 | 1497.8522 | 1505.2245 |
| September | 1519.4055 | 1502.1609 | 1508.8496 |
| October | 1516.7807 | 1501.4888 | 1509.3546 |
| November | 1514.4313 | 1502.9724 | 1509.5290 |
| December | 1516.9934 | 1503.8120 | 1509.1112 |