YEARLY HIGH
5.2252 BBD
YEARLY LOW
5.1743 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1948 BBD

2022 OMR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the OMR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 5.2252. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 6, dropping to 5.1743.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0509 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1951 to the December average rate of 5.1956, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 5.2252 was up 0.46% compared to the 2021 peak of 5.2014, 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 26,126 BBD
2021 Average 25,974 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 25,872 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 254.28 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

5.1958
5.1935
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 5.1946, compared to 5.1950 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) 5.1946
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1950

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0322 BBD (High: 5.2252 / Low: 5.1929). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 BBD (High: 5.1962 / Low: 5.1940).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0322
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 5.1956) against the same month in 2021 (average: 5.1950), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+0.01%).

2022 Avg (September) 5.1956
2021 Avg (September) 5.1950

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1972 5.1940 5.1951
February 5.1962 5.1940 5.1948
March 5.1970 5.1879 5.1945
April 5.1957 5.1836 5.1937
May 5.1967 5.1922 5.1949
June 5.2021 5.1899 5.1947
July 5.1970 5.1873 5.1946
August 5.1979 5.1944 5.1954
September 5.2252 5.1929 5.1956
October 5.1953 5.1821 5.1941
November 5.2042 5.1743 5.1948
December 5.2025 5.1938 5.1956