YEARLY HIGH
18.2736 BOB
YEARLY LOW
17.8399 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.0422 BOB

2013 OMR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the OMR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 18.2736. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 10, dropping to 17.8399.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4338 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.1421 to the December average rate of 17.9558, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 18.2736 was up 0.37% compared to the 2012 peak of 18.2056, 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 91,368 BOB
2012 Average 90,209 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 89,199 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,168.80 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

18.1871
17.9192
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to BOB 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 18.1375, compared to 17.9469 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1906 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.1375
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.9469

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.2489 BOB (High: 18.1802 / Low: 17.9313). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0947 BOB (High: 17.9896 / Low: 17.8949).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2489
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0947

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1210 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1210

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 18.1648) against the same month in 2012 (average: 17.9256), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2392 (+1.33%).

2013 Avg (February) 18.1648
2012 Avg (February) 17.9256

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.1891 18.0689 18.1421
February 18.2736 18.1117 18.1648
March 18.2439 18.0790 18.1536
April 18.2183 18.0538 18.1415
May 18.2278 18.1206 18.1605
June 18.1802 17.9313 18.0625
July 18.0051 17.8399 17.9415
August 17.9896 17.8949 17.9430
September 18.0174 17.8420 17.9447
October 17.9747 17.8794 17.9508
November 17.9954 17.9005 17.9457
December 18.0484 17.9264 17.9558