YEARLY HIGH
21.2138 SBD
YEARLY LOW
20.8081 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.9687 SBD

2026 OMR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the OMR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 21.2138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 20.8081.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4058 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.1173 to the December average rate of 21.0174, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 21.2138 was down 3.82% compared to the 2025 peak of 22.0568, 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 106,069 SBD
2025 Average 108,019 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 104,040 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,028.76 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

21.1391
20.8771
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 20.9571, compared to 21.0036 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0464 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.9571
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.0036

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.3068 SBD (High: 21.2138 / Low: 20.9070). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 SBD (High: 21.0224 / Low: 21.0143).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3068
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1737 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1737

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 21.1173) against the same month in 2025 (average: 21.9125), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7953 (-3.63%).

2026 Avg (January) 21.1173
2025 Avg (January) 21.9125

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.2138 20.9070 21.1173
February 21.0288 20.8587 20.9436
March 21.1250 20.8832 20.9355
April 20.9518 20.8081 20.9142
May 20.9328 20.8697 20.8989
June 20.9757 20.8569 20.9334
July 21.0596 20.9299 20.9898
August 21.0224 21.0143 21.0174