YEARLY HIGH
652.4023 YER
YEARLY LOW
648.9393 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
650.2337 YER

2020 OMR to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the OMR to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 652.4023. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 648.9393.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4630 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 650.2095 to the December average rate of 650.1672, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 652.4023 was down 0.18% compared to the 2019 peak of 653.5771, 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 3,262,012 YER
2019 Average 3,250,982 YER
Yearly Trough Low 3,244,696 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,315.12 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

650.3770
650.0243
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to YER 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 650.2122, compared to 650.2553 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0430 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 650.2122
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 650.2553

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 3.1834 YER (High: 652.1823 / Low: 648.9989). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2083 YER (High: 650.2944 / Low: 650.0861).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.1834
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2083

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 0.1518 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1518

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 650.3476) against the same month in 2019 (average: 650.0455), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3021 (+0.05%).

2020 Avg (May) 650.3476
2019 Avg (May) 650.0455

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 650.2944 650.0861 650.2095
February 650.3594 649.8807 650.2147
March 652.1823 648.9989 650.2055
April 651.1905 649.6306 650.0537
May 652.4023 649.9811 650.3476
June 650.4149 650.1131 650.2424
July 650.4170 649.8532 650.2362
August 650.4200 650.1165 650.2464
September 650.3946 650.1317 650.2994
October 650.5130 650.0250 650.3056
November 650.9667 650.0608 650.2768
December 650.5624 648.9393 650.1672