YEARLY HIGH
1339.5970 SYP
YEARLY LOW
1326.8731 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1333.1502 SYP

2020 OMR to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the OMR to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 1339.5970. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 12, dropping to 1326.8731.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.7239 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1337.5717 to the December average rate of 1332.2257, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1339.5970 was down 0.39% compared to the 2019 peak of 1344.8223, 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 6,697,985 SYP
2019 Average 6,689,442 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 6,634,365 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63,619.67 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1338.5863
1327.7809
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to SYP 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 1335.4098, compared to 1330.8906 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.5192 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1335.4098
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1330.8906

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 6.0849 SYP (High: 1338.4756 / Low: 1332.3907). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4131 SYP (High: 1337.8666 / Low: 1337.4534).

May Spread (Volatile) ±6.0849
February Spread (Stable) ±0.4131

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 3.7042 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.7042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1337.0873) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1337.5600), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4727 (-0.04%).

2020 Avg (March) 1337.0873
2019 Avg (March) 1337.5600

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1337.9697 1334.3444 1337.5717
February 1337.8666 1337.4534 1337.6859
March 1339.5970 1333.5728 1337.0873
April 1336.1916 1331.6461 1333.3831
May 1338.4756 1332.3907 1333.4610
June 1334.9069 1332.0574 1333.2697
July 1333.3773 1329.5178 1332.1410
August 1331.3760 1327.8421 1329.3754
September 1330.4482 1326.8731 1328.6813
October 1332.5051 1329.4108 1330.8546
November 1333.0422 1329.5425 1332.0659
December 1333.4676 1331.4188 1332.2257