YEARLY HIGH
9.8127 SAR
YEARLY LOW
9.7219 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.7432 SAR

2015 OMR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the OMR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 9.8127. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 9.7219.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0908 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.7553 to the December average rate of 9.7528, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 9.8127 was up 0.47% compared to the 2014 peak of 9.7666, 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 49,063 SAR
2014 Average 48,713 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 48,609 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 453.93 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

9.7570
9.7368
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to SAR 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 9.7445, compared to 9.7420 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7445
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.7420

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0721 SAR (High: 9.8127 / Low: 9.7405). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 SAR (High: 9.7438 / Low: 9.7381).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0721
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0094 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0094

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 9.7528) against the same month in 2014 (average: 9.7487), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0041 (+0.04%).

2015 Avg (December) 9.7528
2014 Avg (December) 9.7487

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.7659 9.7473 9.7553
February 9.7659 9.7389 9.7459
March 9.7438 9.7381 9.7416
April 9.7597 9.7387 9.7435
May 9.7460 9.7219 9.7409
June 9.7420 9.7319 9.7396
July 9.7421 9.7310 9.7396
August 9.7451 9.7334 9.7398
September 9.7431 9.7367 9.7397
October 9.7429 9.7344 9.7385
November 9.7552 9.7346 9.7417
December 9.8127 9.7405 9.7528