YEARLY HIGH
0.0337 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0285 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0312 OMR

2022 BWP to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BWP to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 0.0337. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 0.0285.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0053 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0332 to the December average rate of 0.0299, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0337 was down 7.62% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0365, 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 169 OMR
2021 Average 174 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 142 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.26 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0338
0.0283
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 0.0327, compared to 0.0297 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0327
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0297

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0019 OMR (High: 0.0336 / Low: 0.0317). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 OMR (High: 0.0301 / Low: 0.0295).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 June and July, 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 (March 2022: 0.0332) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0348), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0016 (-4.60%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.0332
2021 Avg (March) 0.0348

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0335 0.0326 0.0332
February 0.0336 0.0330 0.0334
March 0.0337 0.0328 0.0332
April 0.0336 0.0317 0.0329
May 0.0322 0.0313 0.0317
June 0.0323 0.0311 0.0317
July 0.0313 0.0301 0.0305
August 0.0309 0.0300 0.0304
September 0.0300 0.0287 0.0295
October 0.0292 0.0285 0.0288
November 0.0300 0.0285 0.0295
December 0.0301 0.0295 0.0299