2022 OMR to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5406.4151 BIF

YEARLY LOW

5139.3084 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

5303.8290 BIF

2022 OMR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the OMR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 5406.4151. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 5139.3084.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 267.1068 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5200.7892 to the December average rate of 5370.0247, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 5406.4151 was up 3.89% compared to the 2021 peak of 5203.9502, 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 27,032,076 BIF

2021 Average 25,642,665 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 25,696,542 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,335,533.91 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

5386.9483

5183.8656

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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 5260.1098, compared to 5347.5481 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 87.4383 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5260.1098

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5347.5481

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 152.5009 BIF (High: 5343.7139 / Low: 5191.2130). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 53.4540 BIF (High: 5356.9430 / Low: 5303.4890).

March Spread (Volatile) ±152.5009

July Spread (Stable) ±53.4540

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.0402 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0402

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 5370.0247) against the same month in 2021 (average: 5187.9378), the exchange rate shifted by +182.0870 (+3.51%).

2022 Avg (December) 5370.0247

2021 Avg (December) 5187.9378

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	5242.2341	5139.3084	5200.7892
February	5239.1924	5168.5985	5214.2451
March	5343.7139	5191.2130	5258.1385
April	5362.2356	5222.2915	5279.6471
May	5337.2496	5229.1878	5283.2898
June	5380.2947	5272.3301	5324.5492
July	5356.9430	5303.4890	5339.8626
August	5385.2615	5304.1028	5340.7186
September	5395.9504	5297.2040	5338.6784
October	5396.4461	5313.5512	5345.8055
November	5377.9441	5291.9133	5350.1990
December	5406.4151	5342.8433	5370.0247