YEARLY HIGH
0.0290 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0249 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0267 OMR

2019 ZAR to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ZAR to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.0290. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.0249.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0041 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0278 to the December average rate of 0.0268, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0290 was down 12.96% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0333, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,451 OMR
2018 Average 1,463 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 1,245 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 206.25 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0281
0.0251
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 0.0271, compared to 0.0262 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0271
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0262

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0026 OMR (High: 0.0290 / Low: 0.0264). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 OMR (High: 0.0263 / Low: 0.0256).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.0278) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0316), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0038 (-11.87%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.0278
2018 Avg (January) 0.0316

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0290 0.0264 0.0278
February 0.0289 0.0272 0.0279
March 0.0272 0.0263 0.0268
April 0.0277 0.0266 0.0272
May 0.0272 0.0260 0.0267
June 0.0273 0.0256 0.0264
July 0.0278 0.0268 0.0274
August 0.0263 0.0249 0.0254
September 0.0264 0.0252 0.0259
October 0.0264 0.0251 0.0259
November 0.0263 0.0256 0.0260
December 0.0275 0.0260 0.0268