YEARLY HIGH
6.7773 WST
YEARLY LOW
6.4846 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.6102 WST

2021 OMR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the OMR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 6.7773. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 6.4846.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2926 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.5277 to the December average rate of 6.7379, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 6.7773 was down 7.40% compared to the 2020 peak of 7.3191, 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 33,886 WST
2020 Average 34,566 WST
Yearly Trough Low 32,423 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,463.19 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

6.7593
6.5033
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to WST 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 6.5501, compared to 6.6703 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1202 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.5501
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6703

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.1585 WST (High: 6.6535 / Low: 6.4949). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0211 WST (High: 6.6721 / Low: 6.6510).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1585
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0211

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0360 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0360

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 6.7379) against the same month in 2020 (average: 6.6253), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1127 (+1.70%).

2021 Avg (December) 6.7379
2020 Avg (December) 6.6253

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.5898 6.4846 6.5277
February 6.5539 6.4914 6.5246
March 6.6535 6.4949 6.5553
April 6.6392 6.5718 6.5826
May 6.5775 6.5278 6.5466
June 6.6068 6.5281 6.5635
July 6.6586 6.5755 6.6207
August 6.6960 6.6430 6.6658
September 6.6876 6.6490 6.6521
October 6.7014 6.6684 6.6806
November 6.6721 6.6510 6.6646
December 6.7773 6.6579 6.7379