YEARLY HIGH
5.2213 BBD
YEARLY LOW
5.1911 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1951 BBD

2019 OMR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the OMR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 5.2213. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 5.1911.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0302 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1947 to the December average rate of 5.1947, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 5.2213 was up 0.34% compared to the 2018 peak of 5.2034, 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 26,106 BBD
2018 Average 25,975 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 25,955 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 151.04 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

5.1958
5.1945
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 5.1950, compared to 5.1952 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1950
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1952

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0270 BBD (High: 5.2213 / Low: 5.1943). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 BBD (High: 5.1960 / Low: 5.1940).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0270
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 5.1956) against the same month in 2018 (average: 5.1950), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+0.01%).

2019 Avg (August) 5.1956
2018 Avg (August) 5.1950

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1961 5.1916 5.1947
February 5.1970 5.1911 5.1947
March 5.1977 5.1915 5.1946
April 5.2028 5.1911 5.1956
May 5.1985 5.1934 5.1948
June 5.2018 5.1932 5.1953
July 5.2009 5.1945 5.1951
August 5.2213 5.1943 5.1956
September 5.2138 5.1941 5.1955
October 5.1960 5.1940 5.1950
November 5.1978 5.1928 5.1950
December 5.1955 5.1927 5.1947