YEARLY HIGH
18.0992 BOB
YEARLY LOW
17.6688 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.9032 BOB

2022 OMR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the OMR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 18.0992. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 6, dropping to 17.6688.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4304 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.8954 to the December average rate of 17.9584, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 18.0992 was down 0.11% compared to the 2021 peak of 18.1190, 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 90,496 BOB
2021 Average 89,654 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 88,344 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,151.90 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

17.9686
17.8461
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 17.8778, compared to 17.9287 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0510 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.8778
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.9287

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.3545 BOB (High: 18.0992 / Low: 17.7447). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0989 BOB (High: 18.0353 / Low: 17.9364).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.3545
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0989

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 0.0305 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0305

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 17.9492) against the same month in 2021 (average: 17.9321), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0171 (+0.10%).

2022 Avg (October) 17.9492
2021 Avg (October) 17.9321

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.9423 17.7950 17.8954
February 17.9543 17.7237 17.8750
March 17.9365 17.8109 17.8658
April 18.0170 17.8309 17.8847
May 17.9075 17.7491 17.8588
June 18.0120 17.8480 17.8868
July 17.9174 17.7591 17.8563
August 18.0806 17.8165 17.9333
September 18.0567 17.7348 17.9417
October 18.0992 17.7447 17.9492
November 18.0098 17.6688 17.9335
December 18.0353 17.9364 17.9584