YEARLY HIGH
0.0405 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0340 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0381 OMR

2015 BWP to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BWP to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 0.0405. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.0340.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0065 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0402 to the December average rate of 0.0349, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0405 was down 8.88% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0444, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 202 OMR
2014 Average 215 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 170 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.28 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0407
0.0343
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.0393, compared to 0.0368 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0393
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0368

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 0.0020 OMR (High: 0.0400 / Low: 0.0379). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 OMR (High: 0.0404 / Low: 0.0399).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 0.0401) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0429), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0028 (-6.54%).

2015 Avg (February) 0.0401
2014 Avg (February) 0.0429

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0404 0.0399 0.0402
February 0.0405 0.0397 0.0401
March 0.0400 0.0379 0.0388
April 0.0395 0.0385 0.0389
May 0.0398 0.0388 0.0393
June 0.0392 0.0382 0.0388
July 0.0389 0.0380 0.0384
August 0.0381 0.0373 0.0378
September 0.0375 0.0363 0.0368
October 0.0378 0.0364 0.0370
November 0.0366 0.0354 0.0359
December 0.0358 0.0340 0.0349