YEARLY HIGH
37.2008 BWP
YEARLY LOW
33.9113 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.0610 BWP

2026 OMR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the OMR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 37.2008. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 33.9113.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2896 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.7430 to the December average rate of 35.3508, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 37.2008 was down 0.62% compared to the 2025 peak of 37.4333, 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 186,004 BWP
2025 Average 176,914 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 169,556 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,447.97 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

35.6239
34.2230
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 34.9384, compared to 35.4289 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4906 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.9384
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.4289

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 2.4634 BWP (High: 36.3747 / Low: 33.9113). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BWP (High: 35.3508 / Low: 35.3508).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.4634
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4033 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 35.5071) against the same month in 2025 (average: 34.9277), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5794 (+1.66%).

2026 Avg (July) 35.5071
2025 Avg (July) 34.9277

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.3747 33.9113 34.7430
February 35.9069 34.0821 34.3398
March 35.9453 34.4681 35.3124
April 35.8614 34.8392 35.1368
May 35.0635 34.8948 34.9511
June 35.4929 34.8432 35.1470
July 37.2008 35.0747 35.5071
August 35.3508 35.3508 35.3508