YEARLY HIGH
0.0487 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0472 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0480 OMR

2021 SBD to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SBD to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 0.0487. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 0.0472.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0481 to the December average rate of 0.0476, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0487 was up 1.11% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0481, 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 243 OMR
2020 Average 234 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 236 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.18 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0484
0.0475
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 0.0482, compared to 0.0478 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0482
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0478

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0014 OMR (High: 0.0487 / Low: 0.0472). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 OMR (High: 0.0478 / Low: 0.0477).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 0.0483) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0465), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0018 (+3.81%).

2021 Avg (March) 0.0483
2020 Avg (March) 0.0465

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0483 0.0477 0.0481
February 0.0483 0.0479 0.0481
March 0.0487 0.0472 0.0483
April 0.0484 0.0481 0.0482
May 0.0484 0.0482 0.0483
June 0.0483 0.0480 0.0481
July 0.0480 0.0477 0.0479
August 0.0478 0.0477 0.0478
September 0.0478 0.0477 0.0478
October 0.0480 0.0477 0.0478
November 0.0480 0.0477 0.0479
December 0.0478 0.0475 0.0476