YEARLY HIGH
7.3901 WST
YEARLY LOW
6.6851 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.9480 WST

2022 OMR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the OMR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 7.3901. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 6.6851.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7050 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.7568 to the December average rate of 7.0158, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 7.3901 was up 9.04% compared to the 2021 peak of 6.7773, 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 36,950 WST
2021 Average 33,054 WST
Yearly Trough Low 33,426 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,524.87 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

7.3426
6.6617
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to WST 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 6.7858, compared to 7.1101 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3243 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.7858
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.1101

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 0.2508 WST (High: 7.2561 / Low: 7.0053). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0345 WST (High: 6.7853 / Low: 6.7507).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2508
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0345

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2637 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2637

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 7.2859) against the same month in 2021 (average: 6.6806), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6052 (+9.06%).

2022 Avg (October) 7.2859
2021 Avg (October) 6.6806

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.7853 6.7507 6.7568
February 6.8131 6.7514 6.8036
March 6.8176 6.7538 6.7909
April 6.7637 6.6851 6.7184
May 6.8479 6.7014 6.7903
June 6.9533 6.7861 6.8549
July 7.0876 6.9512 7.0301
August 7.0288 6.9205 6.9852
September 7.1790 6.9784 7.0643
October 7.3901 7.1653 7.2859
November 7.3404 7.2553 7.2795
December 7.2561 7.0053 7.0158