YEARLY HIGH
1.9302 XDR
YEARLY LOW
1.7984 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8653 XDR

2020 OMR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the OMR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 1.9302. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 1.7984.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1318 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8822 to the December average rate of 1.8058, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.9302 was up 1.22% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.9068, 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 9,651 XDR
2019 Average 9,385 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 8,992 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 658.92 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.9143
1.7959
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to XDR 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 1.8939, compared to 1.8367 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0572 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8939
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8367

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0703 XDR (High: 1.9302 / Low: 1.8599). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 XDR (High: 1.8430 / Low: 1.8350).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0703
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0295 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0295

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.8933) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.8617), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0316 (+1.70%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.8933
2019 Avg (March) 1.8617

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8886 1.8758 1.8822
February 1.9076 1.8868 1.8968
March 1.9302 1.8599 1.8933
April 1.9116 1.8964 1.9041
May 1.9127 1.8937 1.9044
June 1.8935 1.8733 1.8828
July 1.8877 1.8424 1.8694
August 1.8467 1.8301 1.8399
September 1.8507 1.8273 1.8392
October 1.8430 1.8350 1.8386
November 1.8416 1.8195 1.8276
December 1.8172 1.7984 1.8058