YEARLY HIGH
21.1795 SBD
YEARLY LOW
20.5547 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.8373 SBD

2021 OMR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the OMR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 21.1795. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 20.5547.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6248 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.7897 to the December average rate of 21.0065, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 21.1795 was down 4.52% compared to the 2020 peak of 22.1811, 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 105,897 SBD
2020 Average 106,912 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 102,773 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,123.93 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

21.0368
20.6726
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to SBD 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 20.7520, compared to 20.9227 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1707 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.7520
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.9227

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.6248 SBD (High: 21.1795 / Low: 20.5547). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0368 SBD (High: 20.9476 / Low: 20.9107).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6248
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0368

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0728 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0728

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 20.7176) against the same month in 2020 (average: 21.5062), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7886 (-3.67%).

2021 Avg (March) 20.7176
2020 Avg (March) 21.5062

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.9526 20.6861 20.7897
February 20.8678 20.7234 20.7904
March 21.1795 20.5547 20.7176
April 20.7800 20.6767 20.7389
May 20.7453 20.6726 20.7030
June 20.8497 20.7209 20.7723
July 20.9426 20.8399 20.8824
August 20.9446 20.9039 20.9188
September 20.9476 20.9107 20.9305
October 20.9566 20.8465 20.9108
November 20.9467 20.8295 20.8872
December 21.0481 20.9047 21.0065