YEARLY HIGH
0.1930 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.1918 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1925 OMR

2013 BBD to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BBD to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 0.1930. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 22, dropping to 0.1918.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1925 to the December average rate of 0.1925, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1930 was down 0.02% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1930, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 965 OMR
2012 Average 962 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 959 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.89 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1925
0.1924
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 0.1925, compared to 0.1925 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1925
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1925

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0007 OMR (High: 0.1926 / Low: 0.1918). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 OMR (High: 0.1925 / Low: 0.1925).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.1925) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1924), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.07%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.1925
2012 Avg (March) 0.1924

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1926 0.1924 0.1925
February 0.1925 0.1924 0.1925
March 0.1930 0.1925 0.1925
April 0.1929 0.1924 0.1925
May 0.1925 0.1924 0.1925
June 0.1926 0.1925 0.1925
July 0.1925 0.1925 0.1925
August 0.1925 0.1925 0.1925
September 0.1926 0.1918 0.1924
October 0.1925 0.1925 0.1925
November 0.1925 0.1925 0.1925
December 0.1925 0.1924 0.1925