YEARLY HIGH
0.2430 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.2207 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2329 OMR

2021 BAM to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BAM to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.2430. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 0.2207.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0223 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2396 to the December average rate of 0.2225, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2430 was up 0.58% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2416, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,215 OMR
2020 Average 1,123 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 1,104 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 111.53 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2414
0.2208
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 0.2372, compared to 0.2287 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2372
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2287

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0076 OMR (High: 0.2387 / Low: 0.2310). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 OMR (High: 0.2232 / Low: 0.2216).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0076
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.2396) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2186), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0211 (+9.64%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.2396
2020 Avg (January) 0.2186

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2430 0.2375 0.2396
February 0.2395 0.2357 0.2380
March 0.2374 0.2309 0.2342
April 0.2387 0.2310 0.2351
May 0.2412 0.2365 0.2390
June 0.2406 0.2341 0.2372
July 0.2349 0.2317 0.2329
August 0.2344 0.2298 0.2317
September 0.2337 0.2277 0.2319
October 0.2295 0.2274 0.2285
November 0.2284 0.2207 0.2246
December 0.2232 0.2216 0.2225