YEARLY HIGH
3.9707 BAM
YEARLY LOW
3.6814 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8283 BAM

2013 OMR to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the OMR to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 3.9707. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 3.6814.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2893 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8247 to the December average rate of 3.7102, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.9707 was down 5.84% compared to the 2012 peak of 4.2168, 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 19,853 BAM
2012 Average 19,792 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 18,407 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,446.41 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.9420
3.6891
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 3.8715, compared to 3.7852 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0864 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8715
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7852

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.1652 BAM (High: 3.8902 / Low: 3.7249). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0500 BAM (High: 3.8437 / Low: 3.7938).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1652
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0500

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0799 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0799

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 3.8852) against the same month in 2012 (average: 4.1364), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2512 (-6.07%).

2013 Avg (July) 3.8852
2012 Avg (July) 4.1364

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8939 3.7473 3.8247
February 3.8902 3.7249 3.8049
March 3.9696 3.8860 3.9209
April 3.9661 3.8672 3.9030
May 3.9597 3.8628 3.9174
June 3.9126 3.7999 3.8583
July 3.9707 3.8260 3.8852
August 3.8437 3.7938 3.8160
September 3.8696 3.7590 3.8065
October 3.7599 3.6814 3.7265
November 3.8037 3.7376 3.7666
December 3.7498 3.6871 3.7102