YEARLY HIGH
0.0266 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0209 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0236 OMR

2022 ZAR to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 0.0266. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 0.0209.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0056 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0248 to the December average rate of 0.0223, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0266 was down 7.39% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0287, 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 1,328 OMR
2021 Average 1,303 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 1,046 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 282.29 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0262
0.0208
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 0.0250, compared to 0.0222 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) 0.0250
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0222

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0024 OMR (High: 0.0265 / Low: 0.0241). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 OMR (High: 0.0257 / Low: 0.0248).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.0257) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0257), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.18%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.0257
2021 Avg (March) 0.0257

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0255 0.0240 0.0248
February 0.0257 0.0248 0.0253
March 0.0266 0.0249 0.0257
April 0.0265 0.0241 0.0257
May 0.0249 0.0237 0.0242
June 0.0252 0.0236 0.0243
July 0.0236 0.0225 0.0229
August 0.0238 0.0225 0.0230
September 0.0225 0.0213 0.0219
October 0.0218 0.0209 0.0213
November 0.0227 0.0209 0.0221
December 0.0227 0.0218 0.0223