YEARLY HIGH
19.1057 SBD
YEARLY LOW
18.3166 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.5829 SBD

2013 OMR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the OMR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 19.1057. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 18.3166.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7891 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.4277 to the December average rate of 18.6811, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 19.1057 was down 3.51% compared to the 2012 peak of 19.8001, 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 95,528 SBD
2012 Average 92,659 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 91,583 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,945.63 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

18.7917
18.3836
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to SBD 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 18.5877, compared to 18.5782 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.5877
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.5782

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.5332 SBD (High: 19.1057 / Low: 18.5725). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0989 SBD (High: 18.7297 / Low: 18.6308).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5332
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0989

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1532 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1532

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 18.7437) against the same month in 2012 (average: 18.8327), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0890 (-0.47%).

2013 Avg (May) 18.7437
2012 Avg (May) 18.8327

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.6652 18.3876 18.4277
February 18.7463 18.3340 18.4176
March 18.8362 18.3166 18.5147
April 18.8802 18.4386 18.7577
May 19.1057 18.5725 18.7437
June 18.7297 18.6308 18.6647
July 18.6802 18.4079 18.5115
August 18.6823 18.4263 18.5032
September 18.6247 18.4401 18.5233
October 18.7937 18.4565 18.5915
November 18.7994 18.4277 18.6588
December 18.7932 18.4456 18.6811