YEARLY HIGH
47.8119 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
37.6490 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.5135 ZAR

2022 OMR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the OMR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 47.8119. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 37.6490.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.1629 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.2661 to the December average rate of 44.9170, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 47.8119 was up 13.16% compared to the 2021 peak of 42.2523, 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 239,060 ZAR
2021 Average 192,100 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 188,245 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,814.48 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

47.8745
38.0441
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to ZAR 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 40.0199, compared to 45.0072 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.9873 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.0199
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.0072

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 3.8027 ZAR (High: 41.5373 / Low: 37.7346). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2932 ZAR (High: 40.2706 / Low: 38.9773).

April Spread (Volatile) ±3.8027
February Spread (Stable) ±1.2932

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.7470 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7470

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 45.3082) against the same month in 2021 (average: 40.4105), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8978 (+12.12%).

2022 Avg (November) 45.3082
2021 Avg (November) 40.4105

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.6550 39.2195 40.2661
February 40.2706 38.9773 39.5699
March 40.1374 37.6490 38.8633
April 41.5373 37.7346 39.0280
May 42.2143 40.2107 41.2870
June 42.3214 39.7271 41.1049
July 44.5298 42.3987 43.6743
August 44.5129 42.0122 43.4188
September 46.9939 44.4566 45.6696
October 47.8077 45.8259 47.0553
November 47.8119 44.1072 45.3082
December 45.9752 43.9951 44.9170