YEARLY HIGH
3432.2333 BIF
YEARLY LOW
2931.9544 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3145.0366 BIF

2011 OMR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the OMR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 3432.2333. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 2931.9544.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 500.2789 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2951.6796 to the December average rate of 3348.9303, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 3432.2333 was up 13.69% compared to the 2010 peak of 3018.9663, 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 17,161,166 BIF
2010 Average 14,777,996 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 14,659,772 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,501,394.38 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

3388.6553
2911.9546
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to BIF 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 3067.1119, compared to 3222.9614 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 155.8495 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3067.1119
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3222.9614

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 253.3833 BIF (High: 3204.1046 / Low: 2950.7213). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 17.4116 BIF (High: 3205.9799 / Low: 3188.5683).

April Spread (Volatile) ±253.3833
October Spread (Stable) ±17.4116

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.7338 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7338

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 3348.9303) against the same month in 2010 (average: 2950.0095), the exchange rate shifted by +398.9208 (+13.52%).

2011 Avg (December) 3348.9303
2010 Avg (December) 2950.0095

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2964.0832 2931.9544 2951.6796
February 2963.4019 2944.7906 2957.8980
March 2971.8264 2936.6970 2956.1641
April 3204.1046 2950.7213 3161.5631
May 3199.8167 3171.3109 3186.2949
June 3206.5615 3170.8846 3189.0713
July 3206.8787 3176.1888 3190.8643
August 3218.6492 3171.5447 3193.3374
September 3210.2977 3177.4983 3194.8008
October 3205.9799 3188.5683 3198.3541
November 3306.6154 3194.5320 3211.4812
December 3432.2333 3196.3491 3348.9303