YEARLY HIGH
4.8948 BAM
YEARLY LOW
4.5380 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6961 BAM

2024 OMR to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the OMR to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 4.8948. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 4.5380.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3568 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6554 to the December average rate of 4.8483, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 4.8948 was up 0.90% compared to the 2023 peak of 4.8514, 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 24,474 BAM
2023 Average 23,487 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 22,690 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,783.89 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

4.8758
4.5456
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 4.6988, compared to 4.6933 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6988
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6933

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 0.2196 BAM (High: 4.8770 / Low: 4.6574). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0678 BAM (High: 4.7098 / Low: 4.6420).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2196
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0678

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0664 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0664

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 4.8483) against the same month in 2023 (average: 4.6543), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1939 (+4.17%).

2024 Avg (December) 4.8483
2023 Avg (December) 4.6543

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6919 4.5914 4.6554
February 4.7443 4.6690 4.7053
March 4.7098 4.6420 4.6750
April 4.7796 4.6743 4.7340
May 4.7615 4.6711 4.7025
June 4.7561 4.6643 4.7209
July 4.7403 4.6457 4.6823
August 4.7069 4.5380 4.6159
September 4.6117 4.5392 4.5731
October 4.7131 4.5782 4.6619
November 4.8770 4.6574 4.7785
December 4.8948 4.7994 4.8483