YEARLY HIGH
35.1295 BWP
YEARLY LOW
29.6571 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.1203 BWP

2022 OMR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the OMR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 35.1295. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 29.6571.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4724 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.1540 to the December average rate of 33.4776, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 35.1295 was up 14.22% compared to the 2021 peak of 30.7562, 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 175,648 BWP
2021 Average 143,990 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 148,286 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,362.02 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

35.2184
29.4912
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to BWP 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 30.6084, compared to 33.6323 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.0239 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.6084
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.6323

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 1.7953 BWP (High: 35.1295 / Low: 33.3342). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5345 BWP (High: 30.2873 / Low: 29.7528).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.7953
February Spread (Stable) ±0.5345

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.7882 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7882

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 33.9529) against the same month in 2021 (average: 30.0164), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9365 (+13.11%).

2022 Avg (November) 33.9529
2021 Avg (November) 30.0164

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.6384 29.8584 30.1540
February 30.2873 29.7528 29.9685
March 30.5318 29.6571 30.0893
April 31.5130 29.7478 30.3789
May 31.9571 31.0190 31.5099
June 32.1776 30.9579 31.5496
July 33.2680 31.9561 32.8024
August 33.3537 32.3119 32.8596
September 34.8814 33.2849 33.9599
October 35.1019 34.2819 34.7411
November 35.1295 33.3342 33.9529
December 33.8964 33.2327 33.4776