YEARLY HIGH
4.7478 BAM
YEARLY LOW
4.1384 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4589 BAM

2020 OMR to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the OMR to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 4.7478. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 4.1384.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6094 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5752 to the December average rate of 4.1743, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.7478 was up 1.85% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.6615, 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 23,739 BAM
2019 Average 22,688 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 20,692 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,047.08 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.7257
4.1242
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 4.6129, compared to 4.3050 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6129
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3050

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2984 BAM (High: 4.7478 / Low: 4.4494). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0698 BAM (High: 4.3534 / Low: 4.2835).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2984
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0698

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1465 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1465

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 4.5941) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.4921), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1021 (+2.27%).

2020 Avg (March) 4.5941
2019 Avg (March) 4.4921

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6167 4.5357 4.5752
February 4.7065 4.5923 4.6564
March 4.7478 4.4494 4.5941
April 4.7139 4.6396 4.6756
May 4.7111 4.5627 4.6611
June 4.5729 4.4681 4.5147
July 4.5367 4.2854 4.4411
August 4.3295 4.2538 4.2964
September 4.3636 4.2365 4.3072
October 4.3534 4.2835 4.3178
November 4.3608 4.2384 4.2932
December 4.2450 4.1384 4.1743