YEARLY HIGH
30.7562 BWP
YEARLY LOW
27.3982 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.7932 BWP

2021 OMR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the OMR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 30.7562. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 27.3982.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3581 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.5002 to the December average rate of 30.4524, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 30.7562 was down 4.02% compared to the 2020 peak of 32.0454, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 153,781 BWP
2020 Average 148,645 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 136,991 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,790.27 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

30.7134
27.5811
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to BWP 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 28.2589, compared to 29.3274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0685 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.2589
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.3274

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 1.2675 BWP (High: 30.7149 / Low: 29.4474). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5563 BWP (High: 28.5603 / Low: 28.0041).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.2675
February Spread (Stable) ±0.5563

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4110 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4110

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 30.4524) against the same month in 2020 (average: 28.2976), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1548 (+7.61%).

2021 Avg (December) 30.4524
2020 Avg (December) 28.2976

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.8088 27.9298 28.5002
February 28.5603 28.0041 28.2980
March 29.1488 28.4214 28.7047
April 28.7697 28.0080 28.2937
May 28.3593 27.5453 27.9148
June 28.3529 27.3982 27.8421
July 28.9633 28.1385 28.5734
August 29.4331 28.3942 28.9377
September 29.4530 28.3214 28.7634
October 29.6032 28.9217 29.2210
November 30.7149 29.4474 30.0164
December 30.7562 30.1683 30.4524