YEARLY HIGH
0.9852 BHD
YEARLY LOW
0.9764 BHD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9797 BHD

2020 OMR to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the OMR to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 0.9852. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 0.9764.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0088 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9793 to the December average rate of 0.9794, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.9852 was up 0.45% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.9808, 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 4,926 BHD
2019 Average 4,896 BHD
Yearly Trough Low 4,882 BHD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43.81 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.9813
0.9789
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to BHD 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 0.9800, compared to 0.9794 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9800
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9794

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0062 BHD (High: 0.9826 / Low: 0.9764). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 BHD (High: 0.9797 / Low: 0.9792).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0062
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 0.9811) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.9792), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+0.19%).

2020 Avg (May) 0.9811
2019 Avg (May) 0.9792

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9831 0.9772 0.9793
February 0.9795 0.9781 0.9791
March 0.9825 0.9779 0.9798
April 0.9826 0.9764 0.9805
May 0.9852 0.9798 0.9811
June 0.9810 0.9788 0.9803
July 0.9807 0.9790 0.9795
August 0.9815 0.9791 0.9793
September 0.9797 0.9791 0.9794
October 0.9797 0.9792 0.9795
November 0.9804 0.9792 0.9794
December 0.9796 0.9791 0.9794