YEARLY HIGH
0.0546 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0523 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0538 OMR

2013 SBD to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SBD to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 0.0546. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 0.0523.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0543 to the December average rate of 0.0535, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0546 was down 1.64% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0555, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 273 OMR
2012 Average 270 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 262 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.27 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0544
0.0532
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to OMR 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 0.0538, compared to 0.0538 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0538
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0538

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0015 OMR (High: 0.0546 / Low: 0.0531). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 OMR (High: 0.0537 / Low: 0.0534).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.0540) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0539), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.27%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.0540
2012 Avg (March) 0.0539

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0544 0.0536 0.0543
February 0.0545 0.0533 0.0543
March 0.0546 0.0531 0.0540
April 0.0542 0.0530 0.0533
May 0.0538 0.0523 0.0534
June 0.0537 0.0534 0.0536
July 0.0543 0.0535 0.0540
August 0.0543 0.0535 0.0540
September 0.0542 0.0537 0.0540
October 0.0542 0.0532 0.0538
November 0.0543 0.0532 0.0536
December 0.0542 0.0532 0.0535