2020 ZAR to OMR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0275 OMR

YEARLY LOW

0.0200 OMR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0235 OMR

2020 ZAR to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ZAR to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0275. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 0.0200.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0075 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0267 to the December average rate of 0.0259, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0275 was down 5.32% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0290, 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 1,374 OMR

2019 Average 1,333 OMR

Yearly Trough Low 999 OMR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 374.69 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0273

0.0201

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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 0.0233, compared to 0.0237 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0233

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0237

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0037 OMR (High: 0.0252 / Low: 0.0215). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 OMR (High: 0.0238 / Low: 0.0230).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0267) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0278), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-3.99%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0267

2019 Avg (January) 0.0278

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0275	0.0257	0.0267
February	0.0261	0.0246	0.0256
March	0.0252	0.0215	0.0231
April	0.0214	0.0200	0.0207
May	0.0222	0.0204	0.0212
June	0.0233	0.0221	0.0225
July	0.0235	0.0224	0.0230
August	0.0232	0.0218	0.0224
September	0.0238	0.0224	0.0230
October	0.0238	0.0230	0.0234
November	0.0254	0.0236	0.0248
December	0.0265	0.0252	0.0259