YEARLY HIGH
1.3132 OMR
YEARLY LOW
1.2579 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2793 OMR

2015 KWD to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KWD to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.3132. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 1.2579.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0553 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3082 to the December average rate of 1.2672, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.3132 was down 4.25% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.3715, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,566 OMR
2014 Average 6,761 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 6,290 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 276.32 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.3123
1.2630
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 1.2874, compared to 1.2713 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0161 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2874
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2713

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 0.0197 OMR (High: 1.3003 / Low: 1.2805). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 OMR (High: 1.2777 / Low: 1.2731).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0197
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 0.0154 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 1.3082) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.3624), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0542 (-3.98%).

2015 Avg (January) 1.3082
2014 Avg (January) 1.3624

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3132 1.3022 1.3082
February 1.3068 1.2994 1.3028
March 1.3003 1.2805 1.2873
April 1.2844 1.2727 1.2766
May 1.2801 1.2703 1.2750
June 1.2766 1.2700 1.2744
July 1.2743 1.2686 1.2717
August 1.2796 1.2692 1.2732
September 1.2777 1.2731 1.2745
October 1.2762 1.2701 1.2740
November 1.2721 1.2634 1.2671
December 1.2700 1.2579 1.2672