YEARLY HIGH
0.1063 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.1040 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1056 OMR

2021 QAR to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the QAR to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 29, valuing the pair at 0.1063. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 0.1040.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1057 to the December average rate of 0.1058, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1063 was up 0.15% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1062, 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 532 OMR
2020 Average 529 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 520 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.68 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1058
0.1052
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 0.1056 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1057
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1056

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.0020 OMR (High: 0.1063 / Low: 0.1044). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 OMR (High: 0.1058 / Low: 0.1057).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2021: 0.1055) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1057), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-0.26%).

2021 Avg (September) 0.1055
2020 Avg (September) 0.1057

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1058 0.1052 0.1057
February 0.1058 0.1057 0.1057
March 0.1057 0.1054 0.1057
April 0.1061 0.1057 0.1058
May 0.1059 0.1053 0.1057
June 0.1057 0.1054 0.1057
July 0.1058 0.1040 0.1056
August 0.1058 0.1040 0.1052
September 0.1063 0.1044 0.1055
October 0.1058 0.1050 0.1057
November 0.1058 0.1052 0.1057
December 0.1062 0.1056 0.1058