YEARLY HIGH
175.3224 GMD
YEARLY LOW
154.0340 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
161.8429 GMD

2023 OMR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the OMR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 175.3224. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 12, dropping to 154.0340.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.2884 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 161.1209 to the December average rate of 174.9447, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 175.3224 was up 7.97% compared to the 2022 peak of 162.3748, 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 876,612 GMD
2022 Average 719,410 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 770,170 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 106,442.18 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

176.9855
152.4958
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to GMD 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 158.3355, compared to 165.3502 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.0147 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 158.3355
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 165.3502

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was September, with a trading range of 11.9516 GMD (High: 168.9645 / Low: 157.0130). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0096 GMD (High: 155.0436 / Low: 154.0340).

September Spread (Volatile) ±11.9516
June Spread (Stable) ±1.0096

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 5.4003 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.4003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 174.9447) against the same month in 2022 (average: 161.2372), the exchange rate shifted by +13.7075 (+8.50%).

2023 Avg (December) 174.9447
2022 Avg (December) 161.2372

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 162.2601 158.8288 161.1209
February 159.9859 158.4284 158.7599
March 162.0237 158.4972 159.6055
April 162.4606 155.7062 160.6953
May 157.0010 154.6617 155.2950
June 155.0436 154.0340 154.5366
July 155.8486 154.6301 154.9477
August 158.0692 156.2321 157.3470
September 168.9645 157.0130 160.5851
October 171.4553 167.0806 170.4450
November 175.1415 168.9742 173.8318
December 175.3224 173.6513 174.9447