YEARLY HIGH
1522.0186 SOS
YEARLY LOW
1449.1824 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1494.6916 SOS

2022 OMR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the OMR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 1522.0186. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 1449.1824.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 72.8362 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1510.9721 to the December average rate of 1477.8551, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1522.0186 was down 0.03% compared to the 2021 peak of 1522.5208, 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 7,610,093 SOS
2021 Average 7,546,880 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 7,245,912 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 364,181.02 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1514.5928
1471.1452
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to SOS 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 1508.7888, compared to 1480.5943 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 28.1946 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1508.7888
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1480.5943

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 49.4425 SOS (High: 1520.1083 / Low: 1470.6658). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.5327 SOS (High: 1482.2937 / Low: 1475.7610).

July Spread (Volatile) ±49.4425
December Spread (Stable) ±6.5327

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 12.7075 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.7075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 1510.8881) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1511.3444), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4563 (-0.03%).

2022 Avg (March) 1510.8881
2021 Avg (March) 1511.3444

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1520.1952 1495.2643 1510.9721
February 1521.8961 1491.4591 1510.2424
March 1522.0186 1505.4015 1510.8881
April 1516.5680 1500.8780 1505.2263
May 1516.1397 1501.8933 1507.5669
June 1517.9177 1501.8039 1507.8372
July 1520.1083 1470.6658 1495.9809
August 1510.4485 1475.6400 1483.2734
September 1489.2020 1459.1831 1475.7841
October 1482.9418 1459.8717 1475.9063
November 1479.0793 1449.1824 1474.7658
December 1482.2937 1475.7610 1477.8551