YEARLY HIGH
5.2130 BBD
YEARLY LOW
5.1812 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1949 BBD

2013 OMR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the OMR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 5.2130. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 5.1812.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0318 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1949 to the December average rate of 5.1954, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 5.2130 was up 0.09% compared to the 2012 peak of 5.2082, 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 26,065 BBD
2012 Average 25,983 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 25,906 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 159.02 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

5.1967
5.1938
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to BBD 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 5.1947, compared to 5.1951 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1947
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1951

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0200 BBD (High: 5.2130 / Low: 5.1930). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 BBD (High: 5.1952 / Low: 5.1942).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0200
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 5.1965) against the same month in 2012 (average: 5.1951), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0013 (+0.03%).

2013 Avg (September) 5.1965
2012 Avg (September) 5.1951

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1969 5.1932 5.1949
February 5.1966 5.1943 5.1951
March 5.1961 5.1812 5.1944
April 5.1977 5.1830 5.1941
May 5.1976 5.1939 5.1949
June 5.1958 5.1933 5.1947
July 5.1955 5.1937 5.1946
August 5.1952 5.1942 5.1947
September 5.2130 5.1930 5.1965
October 5.1959 5.1942 5.1949
November 5.1951 5.1940 5.1946
December 5.1988 5.1939 5.1954