2020 BWP to OMR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0364 OMR

YEARLY LOW

0.0312 OMR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0337 OMR

2020 BWP to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0364. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 0.0312.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0051 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0359 to the December average rate of 0.0353, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0364 was down 2.68% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0374, 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 182 OMR

2019 Average 179 OMR

Yearly Trough Low 156 OMR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.72 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0363

0.0312

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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 0.0335, compared to 0.0339 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0335

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0339

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0026 OMR (High: 0.0349 / Low: 0.0322). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 OMR (High: 0.0340 / Low: 0.0332).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0359) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0365), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-1.73%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0359

2019 Avg (January) 0.0365

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0364	0.0353	0.0359
February	0.0354	0.0346	0.0350
March	0.0349	0.0322	0.0336
April	0.0323	0.0312	0.0317
May	0.0326	0.0315	0.0319
June	0.0335	0.0325	0.0329
July	0.0337	0.0326	0.0332
August	0.0336	0.0326	0.0331
September	0.0341	0.0330	0.0335
October	0.0340	0.0332	0.0336
November	0.0349	0.0337	0.0345
December	0.0357	0.0347	0.0353