YEARLY HIGH
142.2106 EGP
YEARLY LOW
121.4321 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
131.0446 EGP

2026 OMR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the OMR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 142.2106. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 16, dropping to 121.4321.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.7784 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 122.8265 to the December average rate of 131.1044, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 142.2106 was up 5.95% compared to the 2025 peak of 134.2236, 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 711,053 EGP
2025 Average 640,193 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 607,161 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103,892.20 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

139.1902
121.2225
JanuMarcMayJuly

OMR to EGP 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 131.1015, compared to 130.8739 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2276 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 131.1015
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 130.8739

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 16.4864 EGP (High: 141.8304 / Low: 125.3440). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7301 EGP (High: 124.5257 / Low: 121.7955).

March Spread (Volatile) ±16.4864
January Spread (Stable) ±2.7301

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 4.3907 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.3907

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 137.6929) against the same month in 2025 (average: 132.4059), the exchange rate shifted by +5.2870 (+3.99%).

2026 Avg (April) 137.6929
2025 Avg (April) 132.4059

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 124.5257 121.7955 122.8265
February 124.7728 121.4321 122.7198
March 141.8304 125.3440 134.8570
April 142.2106 134.5803 137.6929
May 139.5429 135.8134 136.4517
June 136.0844 127.9340 132.0610
July 133.6092 126.9783 130.6434
August 133.0292 129.4012 131.1044