YEARLY HIGH
4256.9246 BIF
YEARLY LOW
3990.2665 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4068.2570 BIF

2015 OMR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the OMR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 20, valuing the pair at 4256.9246. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 3990.2665.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 266.6581 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4070.1688 to the December average rate of 4041.9290, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 4256.9246 was up 4.02% compared to the 2014 peak of 4092.3710, 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 21,284,623 BIF
2014 Average 20,161,156 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 19,951,333 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,333,290.30 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

4195.9133
4023.3640
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 4070.9186, compared to 4065.5953 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.3233 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4070.9186
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4065.5953

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 218.1494 BIF (High: 4256.9246 / Low: 4038.7752). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 35.3474 BIF (High: 4093.0140 / Low: 4057.6666).

July Spread (Volatile) ±218.1494
February Spread (Stable) ±35.3474

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 143.7911 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -143.7911

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2015: 4181.5342) against the same month in 2014 (average: 4023.0399), the exchange rate shifted by +158.4943 (+3.94%).

2015 Avg (July) 4181.5342
2014 Avg (July) 4023.0399

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4090.7800 4047.5417 4070.1688
February 4093.0140 4057.6666 4074.3448
March 4102.3437 4047.7519 4075.8533
April 4096.1079 4032.4047 4066.7482
May 4102.8005 4033.1148 4072.9899
June 4122.7587 4037.5445 4065.4067
July 4256.9246 4038.7752 4181.5342
August 4071.9092 4011.9287 4037.7431
September 4093.1241 3995.3360 4041.1112
October 4085.5302 3997.7868 4047.4216
November 4078.2099 4015.9987 4043.8328
December 4101.6185 3990.2665 4041.9290