YEARLY HIGH
50.1858 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
44.4617 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
47.6279 ZAR

2024 OMR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the OMR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 50.1858. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 44.4617.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.7241 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.7138 to the December average rate of 47.3926, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 50.1858 was down 2.32% compared to the 2023 peak of 51.3799, 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 250,929 ZAR
2023 Average 239,717 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 222,309 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,620.38 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

49.7904
45.2667
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 48.6403, compared to 46.6156 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0247 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.6403
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.6156

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was December, with a trading range of 3.1100 ZAR (High: 49.0931 / Low: 45.9831). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1414 ZAR (High: 46.2164 / Low: 45.0750).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.1100
October Spread (Stable) ±1.1414

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.2247 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2247

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 49.4134) against the same month in 2023 (average: 46.5774), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8360 (+6.09%).

2024 Avg (February) 49.4134
2023 Avg (February) 46.5774

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 49.8996 47.5199 48.7138
February 50.1858 48.2684 49.4134
March 49.6472 48.2350 48.9909
April 50.1229 47.9346 49.0625
May 48.8312 46.9300 47.8379
June 49.2698 46.5942 47.8230
July 48.3309 46.6385 47.3542
August 48.6546 46.0001 46.9335
September 46.6562 44.4617 45.7117
October 46.2164 45.0750 45.6437
November 47.4863 44.9432 46.6578
December 49.0931 45.9831 47.3926