YEARLY HIGH
2.6258 KYD
YEARLY LOW
2.1587 KYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3760 KYD

2026 OMR to KYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the OMR to KYD 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 July 31, dropping to 2.1587.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4671 KYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6008 to the December average rate of 2.1641, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.79% (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 KYD
2025 Average 13,000 KYD
Yearly Trough Low 10,793 KYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,335.66 KYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.6453
2.1203
JanuMarcMayJuly

OMR to KYD 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 2.4462, compared to 2.1656 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2805 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4462
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1656

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.4359 KYD (High: 2.6029 / Low: 2.1670). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 KYD (High: 2.1684 / Low: 2.1639).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.4359
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

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 0.3715 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3715

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 2.1670 2.5387
May 2.1684 2.1639 2.1672
June 2.1712 2.1641 2.1673
July 2.1713 2.1587 2.1672
August 2.1686 2.1605 2.1641