YEARLY HIGH
0.0563 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0552 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0558 OMR

2021 BOB to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BOB to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.0563. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 12, dropping to 0.0552.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0559 to the December average rate of 0.0558, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0563 was down 0.63% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0566, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 281 OMR
2020 Average 279 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 276 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.36 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0559
0.0556
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.0558, compared to 0.0558 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0558
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0558

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0008 OMR (High: 0.0563 / Low: 0.0555). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 OMR (High: 0.0559 / Low: 0.0557).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.0558) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0558), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.04%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.0558
2020 Avg (May) 0.0558

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0561 0.0556 0.0559
February 0.0559 0.0556 0.0557
March 0.0559 0.0555 0.0557
April 0.0559 0.0555 0.0558
May 0.0563 0.0555 0.0558
June 0.0558 0.0552 0.0556
July 0.0559 0.0556 0.0558
August 0.0559 0.0555 0.0558
September 0.0559 0.0557 0.0558
October 0.0559 0.0557 0.0558
November 0.0559 0.0556 0.0558
December 0.0560 0.0557 0.0558