YEARLY HIGH
9.5497 QAR
YEARLY LOW
9.3983 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.4642 QAR

2022 OMR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the OMR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 9.5497. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 6, dropping to 9.3983.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1514 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.4575 to the December average rate of 9.4712, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 9.5497 was down 0.70% compared to the 2021 peak of 9.6167, 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 47,749 QAR
2021 Average 47,327 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 46,991 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 757.25 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

9.5006
9.4526
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to QAR 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 9.4602, compared to 9.4681 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.4602
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.4681

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.1289 QAR (High: 9.5271 / Low: 9.3983). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0145 QAR (High: 9.4676 / Low: 9.4531).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1289
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0145

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0361 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0361

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 9.4605) against the same month in 2021 (average: 9.4595), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+0.01%).

2022 Avg (October) 9.4605
2021 Avg (October) 9.4595

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.4686 9.4477 9.4575
February 9.4829 9.4536 9.4589
March 9.4676 9.4531 9.4579
April 9.4655 9.4367 9.4566
May 9.5024 9.4525 9.4596
June 9.5349 9.4524 9.4708
July 9.5464 9.4475 9.4966
August 9.4825 9.4563 9.4605
September 9.5087 9.4537 9.4596
October 9.5497 9.4342 9.4605
November 9.5271 9.3983 9.4604
December 9.5311 9.4554 9.4712