2026 OMR to IMP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6258 IMP

YEARLY LOW

1.9160 IMP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2581 IMP

2026 OMR to IMP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the OMR to IMP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 2.6258. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 1.9160.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7098 IMP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6008 to the December average rate of 1.9287, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.6258 was up 0.21% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.6203, 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 13,129 IMP

2025 Average 13,000 IMP

Yearly Trough Low 9,580 IMP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,549.20 IMP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.6689

1.8615

JanuMarcMayJuly

OMR to IMP 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 2.3653, compared to 1.9364 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4288 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3653

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9364

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.6816 IMP (High: 2.6029 / Low: 1.9213). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 IMP (High: 1.9287 / Low: 1.9287).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.6816

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5717 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5717

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 2.6016) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.5983), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0033 (+0.13%).

2026 Avg (March) 2.6016

2025 Avg (March) 2.5983

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6085	2.5935	2.6008
February	2.6138	2.5906	2.6016
March	2.6258	2.5957	2.6016
April	2.6029	1.9213	2.5036
May	1.9387	1.9160	1.9320
June	1.9739	1.9305	1.9521
July	1.9618	1.9257	1.9441
August	1.9287	1.9287	1.9287