YEARLY HIGH
5.2516 BBD
YEARLY LOW
5.1789 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.2018 BBD

2026 OMR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the OMR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 5.2516. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 5.1789.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0726 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2016 to the December average rate of 5.2015, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 5.2516 was up 0.21% compared to the 2025 peak of 5.2406, 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 26,258 BBD
2025 Average 26,000 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 25,895 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 363.23 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

5.2034
5.2003
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 5.2018, compared to 5.2015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2018
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2015

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0601 BBD (High: 5.2516 / Low: 5.1915). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 BBD (High: 5.2030 / Low: 5.2009).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0601
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 5.2032) against the same month in 2025 (average: 5.1966), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0066 (+0.13%).

2026 Avg (March) 5.2032
2025 Avg (March) 5.1966

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2170 5.1870 5.2016
February 5.2277 5.1812 5.2031
March 5.2516 5.1915 5.2032
April 5.2058 5.1789 5.2006
May 5.2030 5.2009 5.2017
June 5.2034 5.1932 5.2008
July 5.2048 5.1981 5.2015