2026 OMR to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.4794 BAM

YEARLY LOW

4.2481 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.3798 BAM

2026 OMR to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the OMR to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 4.4794. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 4.2481.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2313 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3375 to the December average rate of 4.4161, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 4.4794 was down 10.13% compared to the 2025 peak of 4.9845, 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 22,397 BAM

2025 Average 22,543 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 21,241 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,156.53 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4.4702

4.2854

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 4.3612, compared to 4.4355 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0743 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3612

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4355

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.1478 BAM (High: 4.3959 / Low: 4.2481). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0136 BAM (High: 4.4241 / Low: 4.4105).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1478

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0136

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0463 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0463

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 4.4121) against the same month in 2025 (average: 4.4169), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0048 (-0.11%).

2026 Avg (June) 4.4121

2025 Avg (June) 4.4169

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.3959	4.2481	4.3375
February	4.3236	4.2712	4.3008
March	4.4386	4.3396	4.3984
April	4.4369	4.3107	4.3521
May	4.3771	4.3437	4.3663
June	4.4794	4.3622	4.4121
July	4.4720	4.4343	4.4548
August	4.4241	4.4105	4.4161