YEARLY HIGH
5.2691 BBD
YEARLY LOW
5.1633 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1962 BBD

2023 OMR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the OMR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 5.2691. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 5.1633.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1057 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1953 to the December average rate of 5.1949, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 5.2691 was up 0.84% compared to the 2022 peak of 5.2252, 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 26,345 BBD
2022 Average 25,974 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 25,817 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 528.68 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

5.2005
5.1937
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 5.1968, compared to 5.1955 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1968
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1955

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 0.0756 BBD (High: 5.2691 / Low: 5.1935). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 BBD (High: 5.2001 / Low: 5.1942).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0756
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 5.2000) against the same month in 2022 (average: 5.1945), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0055 (+0.10%).

2023 Avg (March) 5.2000
2022 Avg (March) 5.1945

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2001 5.1942 5.1953
February 5.2130 5.1924 5.1968
March 5.2691 5.1935 5.2000
April 5.2238 5.1633 5.1964
May 5.2160 5.1886 5.1960
June 5.2115 5.1945 5.1962
July 5.2032 5.1889 5.1958
August 5.2049 5.1747 5.1943
September 5.2028 5.1939 5.1957
October 5.2017 5.1858 5.1953
November 5.2207 5.1948 5.1972
December 5.2044 5.1844 5.1949