YEARLY HIGH
0.0306 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0181 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0229 OMR

2020 SCR to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SCR to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 0.0306. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 0.0181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0125 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0282 to the December average rate of 0.0182, the exchange rate registered a net change of -35.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0306 was down 1.34% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0310, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 153 OMR
2019 Average 141 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 91 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62.44 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0292
0.0172
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.0254, compared to 0.0205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0254
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0205

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0060 OMR (High: 0.0280 / Low: 0.0220). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 OMR (High: 0.0215 / Low: 0.0214).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0060
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0282) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0281), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.23%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0282
2019 Avg (March) 0.0281

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0300 0.0280 0.0282
February 0.0290 0.0279 0.0282
March 0.0306 0.0273 0.0282
April 0.0280 0.0220 0.0237
May 0.0239 0.0213 0.0221
June 0.0229 0.0217 0.0219
July 0.0219 0.0215 0.0218
August 0.0216 0.0209 0.0216
September 0.0215 0.0214 0.0214
October 0.0214 0.0199 0.0208
November 0.0199 0.0185 0.0189
December 0.0185 0.0181 0.0182