YEARLY HIGH
223.2550 BDT
YEARLY LOW
218.4538 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
220.9672 BDT

2021 OMR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the OMR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 223.2550. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 218.4538.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8012 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 220.2783 to the December average rate of 222.7948, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 223.2550 was up 0.61% compared to the 2020 peak of 221.9038, 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 1,116,275 BDT
2020 Average 1,101,903 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 1,092,269 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,006.11 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

223.0810
219.7975
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to BDT 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 220.1781, compared to 221.7563 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5782 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 220.1781
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 221.7563

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 2.7698 BDT (High: 221.2236 / Low: 218.4538). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4936 BDT (High: 220.4068 / Low: 219.9132).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.7698
February Spread (Stable) ±0.4936

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1389 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1389

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 222.8073) against the same month in 2020 (average: 220.2464), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5609 (+1.16%).

2021 Avg (November) 222.8073
2020 Avg (November) 220.2464

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 220.9739 219.8081 220.2783
February 220.4068 219.9132 220.2100
March 220.3723 219.3607 220.0711
April 220.6132 219.4953 220.0751
May 221.2236 218.4538 220.2041
June 220.4565 219.8536 220.2298
July 220.4273 219.6706 220.2261
August 221.7068 219.9773 220.7907
September 222.5677 220.8796 221.5309
October 222.6977 222.1396 222.3877
November 223.2550 222.4765 222.8073
December 223.2531 221.8392 222.7948