YEARLY HIGH
0.1062 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.1049 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1057 OMR

2020 QAR to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the QAR to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 0.1062. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 0.1049.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1057 to the December average rate of 0.1057, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1062 was up 0.05% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1061, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 531 OMR
2019 Average 529 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 525 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.30 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1058
0.1057
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to OMR 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 0.1057, compared to 0.1057 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1057
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1057

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.0010 OMR (High: 0.1059 / Low: 0.1049). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 OMR (High: 0.1057 / Low: 0.1057).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.1057) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1057), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.00%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.1057
2019 Avg (March) 0.1057

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1058 0.1057 0.1057
February 0.1058 0.1057 0.1057
March 0.1062 0.1053 0.1057
April 0.1059 0.1056 0.1058
May 0.1059 0.1049 0.1057
June 0.1057 0.1057 0.1057
July 0.1058 0.1057 0.1057
August 0.1058 0.1054 0.1057
September 0.1058 0.1057 0.1057
October 0.1058 0.1057 0.1057
November 0.1058 0.1056 0.1057
December 0.1058 0.1055 0.1057