YEARLY HIGH
0.1027 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.1021 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1026 OMR

2020 SAR to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SAR to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 0.1027. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 10, dropping to 0.1021.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1026 to the December average rate of 0.1026, 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 0.1027 was down 0.65% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1034, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 513 OMR
2019 Average 513 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 511 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.74 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1027
0.1024
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 0.1025, compared to 0.1026 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1025
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1026

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0004 OMR (High: 0.1026 / Low: 0.1022). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 OMR (High: 0.1027 / Low: 0.1026).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 0.1027) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1026), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.03%).

2020 Avg (August) 0.1027
2019 Avg (August) 0.1026

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1027 0.1026 0.1026
February 0.1027 0.1026 0.1026
March 0.1026 0.1022 0.1025
April 0.1026 0.1022 0.1024
May 0.1026 0.1021 0.1025
June 0.1026 0.1025 0.1026
July 0.1027 0.1026 0.1026
August 0.1027 0.1026 0.1027
September 0.1027 0.1026 0.1026
October 0.1027 0.1026 0.1026
November 0.1027 0.1025 0.1026
December 0.1027 0.1025 0.1026