YEARLY HIGH
39.7073 SCR
YEARLY LOW
34.1692 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.0758 SCR

2026 OMR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the OMR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 39.7073. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 34.1692.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5381 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.5990 to the December average rate of 35.5288, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 39.7073 was down 0.30% compared to the 2025 peak of 39.8249, 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 198,536 SCR
2025 Average 185,983 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 170,846 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,690.38 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

37.3186
35.2890
JanuMarcMayJuly

OMR to SCR 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 36.2700, compared to 35.4935 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7765 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.2700
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.4935

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 5.1042 SCR (High: 39.2786 / Low: 34.1745). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4760 SCR (High: 35.7511 / Low: 35.2751).

February Spread (Volatile) ±5.1042
May Spread (Stable) ±0.4760

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 1.6391 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6391

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 36.8438) against the same month in 2025 (average: 37.2853), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4415 (-1.18%).

2026 Avg (March) 36.8438
2025 Avg (March) 37.2853

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 39.1919 34.6904 36.5990
February 39.2786 34.1745 35.9540
March 39.7073 34.8001 36.8438
April 39.4934 35.5447 37.1495
May 35.7511 35.2751 35.5103
June 36.5649 34.1692 35.5632
July 37.8415 34.6278 35.4581
August 36.5846 35.0360 35.5288