YEARLY HIGH
1599.2716 XOF
YEARLY LOW
1385.3123 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1494.4962 XOF

2020 OMR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the OMR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 1599.2716. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1385.3123.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 213.9593 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1534.4315 to the December average rate of 1399.7822, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1599.2716 was up 2.29% compared to the 2019 peak of 1563.4325, 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 7,996,358 XOF
2019 Average 7,608,601 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 6,926,561 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,069,796.67 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1584.2057
1383.0165
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to XOF 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 1545.8119, compared to 1443.1805 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 102.6313 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1545.8119
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1443.1805

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 104.6753 XOF (High: 1599.2716 / Low: 1494.5963). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 22.7062 XOF (High: 1459.1928 / Low: 1436.4866).

March Spread (Volatile) ±104.6753
October Spread (Stable) ±22.7062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 46.9960 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -46.9960

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1539.0105) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1507.8300), the exchange rate shifted by +31.1805 (+2.07%).

2020 Avg (March) 1539.0105
2019 Avg (March) 1507.8300

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1546.8441 1518.6643 1534.4315
February 1579.2506 1535.7575 1560.7665
March 1599.2716 1494.5963 1539.0105
April 1580.7312 1551.0764 1567.4399
May 1577.5987 1533.0120 1559.2165
June 1531.5775 1498.8412 1514.0064
July 1516.2373 1435.0831 1487.1978
August 1451.9192 1426.1083 1440.2018
September 1464.8789 1429.1644 1445.6283
October 1459.1928 1436.4866 1447.9485
November 1465.0978 1423.2798 1438.3246
December 1411.5063 1385.3123 1399.7822