YEARLY HIGH
2.6007 USD
YEARLY LOW
2.5828 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5974 USD

2021 OMR to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the OMR to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 25, valuing the pair at 2.6007. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 2.5828.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0179 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5972 to the December average rate of 2.5970, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.6007 was down 0.19% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.6057, 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 13,003 USD
2020 Average 12,987 USD
Yearly Trough Low 12,914 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 89.60 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.5977
2.5969
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to USD 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 2.5974, compared to 2.5974 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5974
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5974

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0154 USD (High: 2.5982 / Low: 2.5828). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 USD (High: 2.5983 / Low: 2.5973).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0154
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 2.5975) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.5968), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+0.03%).

2021 Avg (April) 2.5975
2020 Avg (April) 2.5968

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5985 2.5934 2.5972
February 2.5985 2.5965 2.5975
March 2.5992 2.5949 2.5974
April 2.6007 2.5956 2.5975
May 2.5983 2.5973 2.5976
June 2.5989 2.5973 2.5976
July 2.5991 2.5965 2.5974
August 2.5982 2.5967 2.5976
September 2.5982 2.5971 2.5975
October 2.5979 2.5966 2.5974
November 2.5981 2.5963 2.5973
December 2.5982 2.5828 2.5970