YEARLY HIGH
35.9763 BWP
YEARLY LOW
32.8154 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.6954 BWP

2023 OMR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the OMR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 35.9763. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 32.8154.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1608 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.1826 to the December average rate of 35.0815, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 35.9763 was up 2.41% compared to the 2022 peak of 35.1295, 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 179,881 BWP
2022 Average 160,671 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 164,077 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,804.19 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

35.9301
32.9328
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 34.2615, compared to 35.1292 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8676 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.2615
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.1292

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 1.7426 BWP (High: 34.7031 / Low: 32.9605). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5683 BWP (High: 35.9763 / Low: 35.4079).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.7426
October Spread (Stable) ±0.5683

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.5587 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5587

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 35.6803) against the same month in 2022 (average: 34.7411), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9392 (+2.70%).

2023 Avg (October) 35.6803
2022 Avg (October) 34.7411

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.5365 32.8154 33.1826
February 34.7031 32.9605 33.9990
March 34.8328 33.7869 34.3683
April 34.3987 33.7869 34.1000
May 35.8106 34.1635 34.9950
June 35.8124 34.3796 34.9244
July 35.2743 33.7400 34.3942
August 35.4164 34.3278 35.0452
September 35.8149 35.0797 35.4522
October 35.9763 35.4079 35.6803
November 35.4457 34.6771 35.1216
December 35.6135 34.7266 35.0815