YEARLY HIGH
42.2523 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
34.8671 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.4149 ZAR

2021 OMR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the OMR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 42.2523. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 34.8671.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.3852 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.2641 to the December average rate of 41.2391, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 42.2523 was down 15.55% compared to the 2020 peak of 50.0312, 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 211,262 ZAR
2020 Average 213,890 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 174,336 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,926.07 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

41.7458
35.6657
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to ZAR 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 37.7848, compared to 39.0450 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2601 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.7848
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.0450

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 3.5014 ZAR (High: 42.2523 / Low: 38.7509). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2760 ZAR (High: 38.0692 / Low: 36.7932).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.5014
April Spread (Stable) ±1.2760

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.4556 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4556

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 40.4105) against the same month in 2020 (average: 40.3185), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0919 (+0.23%).

2021 Avg (November) 40.4105
2020 Avg (November) 40.3185

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.3076 38.0662 39.2641
February 39.2470 37.5312 38.3635
March 40.3505 38.0296 38.9256
April 38.0692 36.7932 37.4700
May 37.6513 35.6437 36.5134
June 37.2858 34.8671 36.1723
July 38.5520 36.8273 37.6801
August 39.7961 37.1868 38.4283
September 39.4124 36.7442 37.8683
October 39.5969 37.4305 38.6435
November 42.2523 38.7509 40.4105
December 41.9155 40.3632 41.2391