YEARLY HIGH
3.9401 BAM
YEARLY LOW
3.4277 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6609 BAM

2011 OMR to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the OMR to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 3.9401. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 3.4277.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5124 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8108 to the December average rate of 3.8608, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 3.9401 was down 7.51% compared to the 2010 peak of 4.2603, 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 19,701 BAM
2010 Average 19,227 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 17,138 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,562.24 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

3.8944
3.4905
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to BAM 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 3.6319, compared to 3.6899 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0579 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6319
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6899

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 0.2497 BAM (High: 3.8467 / Low: 3.5970). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0817 BAM (High: 3.5949 / Low: 3.5132).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2497
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0817

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 0.1115 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1115

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 3.8108) against the same month in 2010 (average: 3.5705), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2403 (+6.73%).

2011 Avg (January) 3.8108
2010 Avg (January) 3.5705

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9401 3.7160 3.8108
February 3.7818 3.6860 3.7312
March 3.6850 3.5833 3.6356
April 3.5897 3.4302 3.5241
May 3.6316 3.4277 3.5512
June 3.6006 3.4725 3.5388
July 3.6415 3.5111 3.5646
August 3.5949 3.5132 3.5520
September 3.7811 3.5492 3.6960
October 3.8467 3.5970 3.7126
November 3.8480 3.6909 3.7533
December 3.9379 3.7615 3.8608