YEARLY HIGH
8.2885 ILS
YEARLY LOW
7.2759 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.8643 ILS

2026 OMR to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the OMR to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 8.2885. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 7.2759.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0126 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.1780 to the December average rate of 7.5629, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 8.2885 was down 16.44% compared to the 2025 peak of 9.9192, 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 41,442 ILS
2025 Average 44,860 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 36,379 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,063.21 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

8.2585
7.2933
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

OMR to ILS 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 7.8643, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.8643 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.8643
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.5264 ILS (High: 8.1908 / Low: 7.6644). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1861 ILS (High: 8.1547 / Low: 7.9686).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.5264
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1861

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5179 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5179

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 8.1780) against the same month in 2025 (average: 9.3920), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2140 (-12.93%).

2026 Avg (January) 8.1780
2025 Avg (January) 9.3920

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.2885 8.0252 8.1780
February 8.1547 7.9686 8.0724
March 8.2337 7.9782 8.1074
April 8.1908 7.6644 7.8916
May 7.6581 7.2861 7.3737
June 7.7107 7.2759 7.5629