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USD USD OMR OMR Rate as of2026-05-18

USD to OMR Converter.

Current rate

1 USD = 0.385 OMR as of 2026-05-18. The Omani rial is pegged to the US dollar at 0.3845 (with a narrow band giving ~0.385 retail) — a peg in place since 1986 and one of the highest-valued currencies on earth by face value. The Central Bank of Oman defends the peg using FX reserves and disciplined fiscal coordination with the Ministry of Finance, and Oman's Vision 2040 diversification away from hydrocarbons explicitly assumes the peg continues. US-Oman flows are smaller than other GCC corridors but meaningful: Petroleum Development Oman (PDO, 60% government-owned, 34% Shell, 4% TotalEnergies, 2% Partex) drives sustained American oilfield-services and engineering spending, and Duqm Special Economic Zone has pulled in US logistics and defense interest.

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USDOMR Converter

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🇺🇸 $1.00 = 🇴🇲
OMR 0.39
Rate: 1 USD = 0.3850 OMR
Common conversions
🇺🇸 USD🇴🇲 OMR
$1.00OMR 0.39
$10.00OMR 3.85
$100.00OMR 38.50
$500.00OMR 192.50
$1,000.00OMR 385.00
$5,000.00OMR 1,925.00
$10,000.00OMR 3,850.00
$50,000.00OMR 19,250.00
$100,000.00OMR 38,500.00
✨ Mid-market rate · as of 2026-05-18 · Real-world transfer rates may differ 0.5-3% depending on provider · Not financial advice
📈 Trend

USD trend over time.

Today
0.385
1 USD = OMR
1 year ago
0.385
↓ 0.0% in 12 months
5 years ago
0.385
↓ 0.0% in 5 years
🔢 Quick reference

USD to OMR conversion table.

Common US Dollar amounts converted to Omani Rial at today's rate of 1 USD = 0.385 OMR. The reverse holds too: 1 OMR = 2.6 USD.

USD → OMR
1 USD 0.385 OMR
5 USD 1.93 OMR
10 USD 3.85 OMR
25 USD 9.63 OMR
50 USD 19.25 OMR
100 USD 38.5 OMR
500 USD 192.5 OMR
1,000 USD 385 OMR
5,000 USD 1,925 OMR
10,000 USD 3,850 OMR
OMR → USD
1 OMR 2.6 USD
5 OMR 12.99 USD
10 OMR 25.97 USD
25 OMR 64.94 USD
50 OMR 129.87 USD
100 OMR 259.74 USD
500 OMR 1,299 USD
1,000 OMR 2,597 USD
5,000 OMR 12,987 USD
10,000 OMR 25,974 USD
💡 About this corridor

Why people convert USD to OMR.

The USD/OMR corridor is driven mostly by global reserve currency and remittances from US-based workers. On the Omani Rial side, demand comes from Oman worker remittances, highest per-unit GCC currency, and oil trade. Because both sides see steady two-way flow, USD/OMR is one of the more liquid pairs in this region — which usually means tighter spreads and smaller markups than thinly-traded exotic pairs.

Over the past 12 months the US Dollar has moved down 0.0% against the Omani Rial, and over five years it has weakened about 0.0% (from 0.385 to 0.385). If you're sending money on this corridor, that trend matters: a falling rate means timing your transfer — or locking a rate with a forward contract for large amounts — can change the Omani Rial you receive by a meaningful margin.

Getting the best USD → OMR rate. The figure above is the mid-market rate — the "true" rate banks and brokers reference. Most banks add a 1–3% margin on top and may charge a flat wire fee. Specialist services (Wise, Remitly, and regional exchange houses on this corridor) typically convert closer to mid-market. Always compare the effective rate after all fees, not just the headline rate — on a large USD transfer, a 2% difference is real money.

Rates shown are indicative mid-market rates as of 2026-05-18 and are for informational purposes only — not a quote or financial advice. Confirm the live rate with your provider before transacting.

❓ FAQ

USD to OMR FAQ.

Why is the Omani rial worth more than the US dollar?
Pure historical accident of how the peg was set in 1973 when Oman moved from the Gulf rupee. The high face value has no economic meaning — it just means each OMR represents more purchasing power per unit. Comparable to KWD and BHD, which are also worth more than USD for the same reason. What matters economically is the stability of the peg and the underlying reserves backing it.
How sustainable is the OMR-USD peg given Oman's fiscal pressures?
More sustainable than 2020-2022 looked. The IMF Article IV in 2024-25 was constructive: fiscal deficit narrowed to under 2% of GDP, debt-to-GDP fell from 70% (2020) toward 35%, and Moody's upgraded Oman back to investment grade in 2024. GCC partners (especially Saudi and UAE) have demonstrated willingness to backstop if needed. Peg risk is meaningfully lower than three years ago, though still higher than SAR or BHD.
Best way to send USD to Oman for PDO contractor payments?
For corporate payments: a USD SWIFT to Bank Muscat, NBO, or HSBC Oman is standard — expect 0.3-0.5% FX markup plus wire fees. For individual contractor remittance under $5K: Wise supports OMR but availability is intermittent; Western Union and Lulu Exchange have broad Oman coverage with 1-2% all-in cost. For recurring expat salary FX: ask your Omani bank for a treasury rate on amounts above $25K.