YEARLY HIGH
0.2917 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.2538 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2735 OMR

2011 BAM to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BAM to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.2917. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.2538.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0379 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2625 to the December average rate of 0.2591, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.2917 was up 2.17% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.2856, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,459 OMR
2010 Average 1,303 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 1,269 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 189.72 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.2863
0.2566
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 0.2756, compared to 0.2713 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2756
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2713

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 0.0180 OMR (High: 0.2780 / Low: 0.2600). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 OMR (High: 0.2846 / Low: 0.2782).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0180
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0109 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0109

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 0.2817) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.2475), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0342 (+13.80%).

2011 Avg (May) 0.2817
2010 Avg (May) 0.2475

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2691 0.2538 0.2625
February 0.2713 0.2644 0.2680
March 0.2791 0.2714 0.2751
April 0.2915 0.2786 0.2838
May 0.2917 0.2754 0.2817
June 0.2880 0.2777 0.2826
July 0.2848 0.2746 0.2806
August 0.2846 0.2782 0.2815
September 0.2818 0.2645 0.2707
October 0.2780 0.2600 0.2694
November 0.2709 0.2599 0.2665
December 0.2659 0.2539 0.2591