YEARLY HIGH
0.7950 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.7615 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7817 KWD

2015 OMR to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the OMR to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 0.7950. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.7615.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0335 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7644 to the December average rate of 0.7892, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.7950 was up 4.43% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.7613, 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 3,975 KWD
2014 Average 3,698 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 3,808 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 167.27 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.7917
0.7619
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to KWD 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 0.7769, compared to 0.7866 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0098 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7769
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7866

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 0.0119 KWD (High: 0.7809 / Low: 0.7691). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 KWD (High: 0.7855 / Low: 0.7827).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0119
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.7892) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.7589), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0302 (+3.98%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.7892
2014 Avg (December) 0.7589

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7680 0.7615 0.7644
February 0.7696 0.7652 0.7676
March 0.7809 0.7691 0.7768
April 0.7858 0.7786 0.7833
May 0.7872 0.7812 0.7843
June 0.7874 0.7833 0.7847
July 0.7883 0.7847 0.7864
August 0.7879 0.7815 0.7854
September 0.7855 0.7827 0.7846
October 0.7874 0.7836 0.7849
November 0.7915 0.7861 0.7892
December 0.7950 0.7874 0.7892