YEARLY HIGH
7429.6906 BIF
YEARLY LOW
5352.6767 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
6613.6303 BIF

2023 OMR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the OMR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 7429.6906. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 5352.6767.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2077.0139 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5374.3482 to the December average rate of 7404.6703, the exchange rate registered a net change of 37.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 7429.6906 was up 37.42% compared to the 2022 peak of 5406.4151, 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 37,148,453 BIF
2022 Average 26,521,761 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 26,763,384 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,385,069.54 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

7607.7025
5171.3160
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 5854.7481, compared to 7372.5125 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1517.7643 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5854.7481
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7372.5125

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 1945.4172 BIF (High: 7337.7449 / Low: 5392.3277). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 35.0706 BIF (High: 5387.7473 / Low: 5352.6767).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1945.4172
January Spread (Stable) ±35.0706

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 7404.6703) against the same month in 2022 (average: 5370.0247), the exchange rate shifted by +2034.6456 (+37.89%).

2023 Avg (December) 7404.6703
2022 Avg (December) 5370.0247

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5387.7473 5352.6767 5374.3482
February 5438.8342 5360.8023 5387.0088
March 5416.2556 5371.5844 5398.1260
April 5415.4860 5374.7677 5402.4979
May 7337.7449 5392.3277 6215.8106
June 7382.0866 7327.0656 7350.6974
July 7391.3778 7302.9135 7350.7737
August 7385.2579 7330.8885 7360.5499
September 7392.3230 7335.0161 7367.2308
October 7398.8439 7321.2884 7372.9626
November 7403.7897 7317.0969 7378.8875
December 7429.6906 7387.0639 7404.6703