YEARLY HIGH
0.2416 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.2106 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2246 OMR

2020 BAM to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BAM to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.2416. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 0.2106.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0310 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2186 to the December average rate of 0.2396, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2416 was up 6.43% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2270, 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 1,208 OMR
2019 Average 1,102 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 1,053 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 155.08 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2421
0.2113
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 0.2168, compared to 0.2324 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0155 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2168
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2324

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0141 OMR (High: 0.2247 / Low: 0.2106). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 OMR (High: 0.2155 / Low: 0.2121).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0141
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.2396) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2187), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0209 (+9.54%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.2396
2019 Avg (December) 0.2187

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2205 0.2166 0.2186
February 0.2178 0.2125 0.2148
March 0.2247 0.2106 0.2177
April 0.2155 0.2121 0.2139
May 0.2192 0.2123 0.2146
June 0.2238 0.2187 0.2215
July 0.2334 0.2204 0.2252
August 0.2351 0.2310 0.2328
September 0.2360 0.2292 0.2322
October 0.2335 0.2297 0.2316
November 0.2359 0.2293 0.2329
December 0.2416 0.2356 0.2396