YEARLY HIGH
0.5561 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.5181 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5363 OMR

2020 XDR to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XDR to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.5561. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 0.5181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0380 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5313 to the December average rate of 0.5538, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.5561 was up 3.09% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.5394, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,780 OMR
2019 Average 2,664 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 2,590 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 189.83 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.5567
0.5222
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 0.5280, compared to 0.5445 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0165 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5280
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5445

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0196 OMR (High: 0.5377 / Low: 0.5181). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 OMR (High: 0.5450 / Low: 0.5426).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0196
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.5538) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.5309), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0228 (+4.30%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.5538
2019 Avg (December) 0.5309

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5331 0.5295 0.5313
February 0.5300 0.5242 0.5272
March 0.5377 0.5181 0.5282
April 0.5273 0.5231 0.5252
May 0.5281 0.5228 0.5251
June 0.5338 0.5281 0.5311
July 0.5428 0.5297 0.5349
August 0.5464 0.5415 0.5435
September 0.5472 0.5403 0.5437
October 0.5450 0.5426 0.5439
November 0.5496 0.5430 0.5472
December 0.5561 0.5503 0.5538