YEARLY HIGH
193.0296 GMD
YEARLY LOW
188.2521 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
190.7276 GMD

2026 OMR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the OMR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 193.0296. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 188.2521.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7775 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 191.1161 to the December average rate of 191.7768, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 193.0296 was down 0.38% compared to the 2025 peak of 193.7602, 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 965,148 GMD
2025 Average 938,374 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 941,260 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,887.50 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

192.0165
189.1396
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 190.4697, compared to 191.5015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0318 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 190.4697
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 191.5015

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 4.0110 GMD (High: 192.5647 / Low: 188.5537). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1928 GMD (High: 192.4312 / Low: 191.2384).

July Spread (Volatile) ±4.0110
August Spread (Stable) ±1.1928

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.6879 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6879

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 191.1161) against the same month in 2025 (average: 186.9491), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1670 (+2.23%).

2026 Avg (January) 191.1161
2025 Avg (January) 186.9491

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 193.0296 189.5538 191.1161
February 192.4653 188.5541 190.5801
March 192.4708 189.8417 190.9844
April 192.4593 189.8550 191.0672
May 189.9083 188.5310 189.3793
June 191.1599 188.2521 189.6908
July 192.5647 188.5537 191.2261
August 192.4312 191.2384 191.7768