YEARLY HIGH
4.5301 BAM
YEARLY LOW
4.1144 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2956 BAM

2021 OMR to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the OMR to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 4.5301. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 4.1144.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4158 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1730 to the December average rate of 4.4938, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 4.5301 was down 4.59% compared to the 2020 peak of 4.7478, 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 22,651 BAM
2020 Average 22,290 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 20,572 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,078.76 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

4.5259
4.1409
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 4.2166, compared to 4.3746 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1580 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2166
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3746

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.1512 BAM (High: 4.5301 / Low: 4.3789). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0327 BAM (High: 4.5136 / Low: 4.4809).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1512
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0327

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.0705 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0705

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 4.4538) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4.2932), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1606 (+3.74%).

2021 Avg (November) 4.4538
2020 Avg (November) 4.2932

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2112 4.1144 4.1730
February 4.2424 4.1756 4.2023
March 4.3300 4.2118 4.2695
April 4.3284 4.1901 4.2545
May 4.2290 4.1456 4.1840
June 4.2708 4.1567 4.2163
July 4.3168 4.2575 4.2935
August 4.3507 4.2670 4.3163
September 4.3909 4.2783 4.3127
October 4.3979 4.3573 4.3773
November 4.5301 4.3789 4.4538
December 4.5136 4.4809 4.4938