YEARLY HIGH
0.0059 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0055 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0057 OMR

2016 AFN to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 0.0059. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 15, dropping to 0.0055.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0056 to the December average rate of 0.0058, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0059 was down 12.84% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0067, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 29 OMR
2015 Average 32 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 28 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.68 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

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0.0055
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AFN 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 0.0056, compared to 0.0058 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0056
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0058

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0003 OMR (High: 0.0059 / Low: 0.0056). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 OMR (High: 0.0056 / Low: 0.0056).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.0057) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0061), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-6.25%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.0057
2015 Avg (August) 0.0061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0056 0.0056 0.0056
February 0.0056 0.0055 0.0056
March 0.0056 0.0056 0.0056
April 0.0056 0.0056 0.0056
May 0.0056 0.0056 0.0056
June 0.0056 0.0055 0.0056
July 0.0056 0.0056 0.0056
August 0.0059 0.0056 0.0057
September 0.0059 0.0057 0.0058
October 0.0059 0.0058 0.0058
November 0.0059 0.0058 0.0058
December 0.0059 0.0058 0.0058