YEARLY HIGH
5.2311 BBD
YEARLY LOW
5.1800 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1947 BBD

2015 OMR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the OMR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 5.2311. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 5.1800.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0511 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1944 to the December average rate of 5.1992, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 5.2311 was up 0.60% compared to the 2014 peak of 5.2001, 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 26,155 BBD
2014 Average 25,973 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 25,900 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 255.25 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

5.1998
5.1929
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 5.1947 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

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

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0382 BBD (High: 5.2311 / Low: 5.1928). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 BBD (High: 5.1955 / Low: 5.1926).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0382
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 5.1992) against the same month in 2014 (average: 5.1947), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0045 (+0.09%).

2015 Avg (December) 5.1992
2014 Avg (December) 5.1947

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1968 5.1879 5.1944
February 5.1972 5.1935 5.1951
March 5.1989 5.1920 5.1946
April 5.2042 5.1927 5.1956
May 5.1974 5.1800 5.1944
June 5.1953 5.1885 5.1938
July 5.1957 5.1889 5.1939
August 5.1971 5.1895 5.1935
September 5.1959 5.1924 5.1941
October 5.1955 5.1926 5.1942
November 5.1953 5.1889 5.1935
December 5.2311 5.1928 5.1992