YEARLY HIGH
18.0531 BOB
YEARLY LOW
17.8463 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.9352 BOB

2015 OMR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the OMR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 18.0531. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 17.8463.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2068 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.9530 to the December average rate of 17.9438, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 18.0531 was down 0.29% compared to the 2014 peak of 18.1051, 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 90,265 BOB
2014 Average 89,754 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 89,232 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,033.86 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

17.9576
17.9029
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 17.9388, compared to 17.9316 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.9388
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.9316

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.2068 BOB (High: 18.0531 / Low: 17.8463). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0499 BOB (High: 17.9644 / Low: 17.9145).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2068
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0499

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0177 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0177

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 17.9438) against the same month in 2014 (average: 17.9501), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0062 (-0.03%).

2015 Avg (December) 17.9438
2014 Avg (December) 17.9501

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.0190 17.9020 17.9530
February 17.9874 17.9246 17.9477
March 17.9630 17.8889 17.9437
April 17.9538 17.8832 17.9303
May 17.9678 17.8543 17.9378
June 17.9621 17.8708 17.9201
July 17.9783 17.8875 17.9203
August 17.9976 17.8661 17.9075
September 17.9644 17.9145 17.9378
October 17.9890 17.9266 17.9453
November 17.9625 17.9036 17.9349
December 18.0531 17.8463 17.9438