YEARLY HIGH
4.8412 BAM
YEARLY LOW
4.2113 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5790 BAM

2015 OMR to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the OMR to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 4.8412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 4.2113.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6299 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3694 to the December average rate of 4.6646, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 4.8412 was up 15.45% compared to the 2014 peak of 4.1934, 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 24,206 BAM
2014 Average 19,160 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 21,057 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,149.57 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

4.7706
4.3330
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 4.5535, compared to 4.6045 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0511 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5535
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.3284 BAM (High: 4.5397 / Low: 4.2113). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0955 BAM (High: 4.5581 / Low: 4.4625).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3284
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0955

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1507 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1507

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 4.6940) against the same month in 2014 (average: 3.6767), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0172 (+27.67%).

2015 Avg (March) 4.6940
2014 Avg (March) 3.6767

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.5397 4.2113 4.3694
February 4.5357 4.4287 4.4763
March 4.8412 4.5388 4.6940
April 4.8031 4.5483 4.7021
May 4.6611 4.4393 4.5514
June 4.6448 4.4705 4.5276
July 4.6919 4.5565 4.6170
August 4.6563 4.4039 4.5625
September 4.5581 4.4625 4.5207
October 4.6353 4.4333 4.5281
November 4.8040 4.6085 4.7342
December 4.7869 4.6210 4.6646