YEARLY HIGH
0.1542 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.1476 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1513 OMR

2021 WST to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.1542. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 0.1476.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0067 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1532 to the December average rate of 0.1484, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1542 was up 0.98% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1527, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 771 OMR
2020 Average 724 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 738 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.29 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1538
0.1479
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 0.1527, compared to 0.1499 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1527
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1499

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0037 OMR (High: 0.1540 / Low: 0.1503). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 OMR (High: 0.1504 / Low: 0.1499).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.1532) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1463), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0069 (+4.70%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.1532
2020 Avg (January) 0.1463

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1542 0.1517 0.1532
February 0.1541 0.1526 0.1533
March 0.1540 0.1503 0.1526
April 0.1522 0.1506 0.1519
May 0.1532 0.1520 0.1528
June 0.1532 0.1514 0.1524
July 0.1521 0.1502 0.1510
August 0.1505 0.1493 0.1500
September 0.1504 0.1495 0.1503
October 0.1500 0.1492 0.1497
November 0.1504 0.1499 0.1500
December 0.1502 0.1476 0.1484