YEARLY HIGH
1.0241 OMR
YEARLY LOW
1.0150 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0207 OMR

2020 BHD to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BHD to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 1.0241. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 10, dropping to 1.0150.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0091 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0212 to the December average rate of 1.0210, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.0241 was down 0.86% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.0330, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,121 OMR
2019 Average 5,106 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 5,075 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45.55 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.0215
1.0191
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 1.0204, compared to 1.0210 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0204
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0210

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0064 OMR (High: 1.0241 / Low: 1.0177). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 OMR (High: 1.0212 / Low: 1.0207).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0064
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 1.0199) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.0211), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-0.12%).

2020 Avg (April) 1.0199
2019 Avg (April) 1.0211

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0233 1.0172 1.0212
February 1.0224 1.0209 1.0213
March 1.0226 1.0178 1.0206
April 1.0241 1.0177 1.0199
May 1.0206 1.0150 1.0193
June 1.0217 1.0194 1.0201
July 1.0215 1.0196 1.0210
August 1.0214 1.0188 1.0212
September 1.0213 1.0208 1.0211
October 1.0212 1.0207 1.0210
November 1.0212 1.0200 1.0210
December 1.0213 1.0208 1.0210