YEARLY HIGH
7801.2654 BIF
YEARLY LOW
7454.5747 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
7728.1171 BIF

2026 OMR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the OMR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 7801.2654. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 7454.5747.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 346.6906 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7697.2823 to the December average rate of 7747.9505, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 7801.2654 was down 0.10% compared to the 2025 peak of 7808.7209, 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 39,006,327 BIF
2025 Average 38,445,018 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 37,272,874 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,733,453.18 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

7758.0501
7691.7580
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 7721.0766, compared to 7749.2386 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 28.1621 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7721.0766
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7749.2386

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 324.8565 BIF (High: 7779.4312 / Low: 7454.5747). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.0317 BIF (High: 7742.0160 / Low: 7736.9844).

March Spread (Volatile) ±324.8565
May Spread (Stable) ±5.0317

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.5764 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5764

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 7747.9505) against the same month in 2025 (average: 7722.9527), the exchange rate shifted by +24.9977 (+0.32%).

2026 Avg (August) 7747.9505
2025 Avg (August) 7722.9527

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7732.0947 7649.4235 7697.2823
February 7736.3398 7684.9959 7705.4026
March 7779.4312 7454.5747 7704.0521
April 7748.2800 7703.7138 7728.0266
May 7742.0160 7736.9844 7739.1701
June 7784.7818 7716.3193 7752.5258
July 7783.2432 7724.0378 7750.5268
August 7801.2654 7716.2985 7747.9505