2021 OMR to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 OMR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the OMR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 1522.5208. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 1491.1371.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.3838 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1509.0506 to the December average rate of 1510.4166, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1522.5208 was down 0.14% compared to the 2020 peak of 1524.7110, 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 2021.
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 1510.1200, compared to 1508.6384 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4815 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 28.8883 SOS (High: 1520.0254 / Low: 1491.1371). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 16.4763 SOS (High: 1516.8240 / Low: 1500.3477).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 4.4802 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 1510.4166) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1509.1112), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3054 (+0.09%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1519.3858 | 1501.3065 | 1509.0506 |
| February | 1521.9870 | 1501.6961 | 1509.4144 |
| March | 1519.4292 | 1502.6812 | 1511.3444 |
| April | 1521.6669 | 1497.5776 | 1508.3513 |
| May | 1520.0254 | 1491.1371 | 1510.7061 |
| June | 1519.7371 | 1503.1796 | 1511.8530 |
| July | 1519.6266 | 1497.7790 | 1507.3728 |
| August | 1516.8240 | 1500.3477 | 1504.7445 |
| September | 1519.5397 | 1502.2796 | 1508.2848 |
| October | 1522.1135 | 1500.1765 | 1510.9309 |
| November | 1522.0937 | 1501.2321 | 1510.0809 |
| December | 1522.5208 | 1496.3953 | 1510.4166 |