YEARLY HIGH
31.5574 BOB
YEARLY LOW
17.8416 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.1052 BOB

2026 OMR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the OMR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 31.5574. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 17.8416.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.7158 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.9862 to the December average rate of 31.0174, the exchange rate registered a net change of 72.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 31.5574 was up 74.09% compared to the 2025 peak of 18.1274, 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 157,787 BOB
2025 Average 89,867 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 89,208 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68,579.24 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

32.3224
16.6620
JanuMarcMayJuly

OMR to BOB 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 17.9770, compared to 26.4897 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.5127 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.9770
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.4897

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 12.5942 BOB (High: 30.5867 / Low: 17.9924). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0376 BOB (High: 17.9797 / Low: 17.9421).

July Spread (Volatile) ±12.5942
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0376

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 0.0173 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0173

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 31.0174) against the same month in 2025 (average: 17.9741), the exchange rate shifted by +13.0433 (+72.57%).

2026 Avg (August) 31.0174
2025 Avg (August) 17.9741

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.0539 17.8483 17.9862
February 18.0565 17.9170 17.9743
March 18.1148 17.8416 17.9843
April 18.0327 17.9024 17.9670
May 17.9797 17.9421 17.9692
June 18.0305 17.9435 17.9809
July 30.5867 17.9924 21.9621
August 31.5574 30.7787 31.0174