YEARLY HIGH
1.2754 OMR
YEARLY LOW
1.2391 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2570 OMR

2022 KWD to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KWD to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 1.2754. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 20, dropping to 1.2391.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0363 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2727 to the December average rate of 1.2558, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.2754 was down 0.58% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.2828, 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 6,377 OMR
2021 Average 6,380 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 6,196 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 181.47 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.2758
1.2388
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 1.2643, compared to 1.2497 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0146 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2643
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2497

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0142 OMR (High: 1.2533 / Low: 1.2392). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 OMR (High: 1.2740 / Low: 1.2706).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0142
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 1.2727) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.2698), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0029 (+0.23%).

2022 Avg (January) 1.2727
2021 Avg (January) 1.2698

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2754 1.2702 1.2727
February 1.2740 1.2706 1.2727
March 1.2709 1.2646 1.2673
April 1.2665 1.2545 1.2614
May 1.2598 1.2534 1.2562
June 1.2581 1.2517 1.2554
July 1.2547 1.2496 1.2523
August 1.2567 1.2490 1.2532
September 1.2490 1.2392 1.2454
October 1.2451 1.2391 1.2419
November 1.2533 1.2392 1.2493
December 1.2605 1.2532 1.2558