YEARLY HIGH
0.2591 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.2136 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2406 OMR

2016 AZN to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AZN to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 0.2591. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0455 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2431 to the December average rate of 0.2173, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2591 was down 47.32% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4919, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,296 OMR
2015 Average 1,912 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 1,068 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 227.68 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2605
0.2134
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 0.2482, compared to 0.2330 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0152 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2482
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2330

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0171 OMR (High: 0.2489 / Low: 0.2318). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 OMR (High: 0.2591 / Low: 0.2549).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0171
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0123 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0123

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.2566) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3669), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1103 (-30.06%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.2566
2015 Avg (May) 0.3669

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2466 0.2370 0.2431
February 0.2469 0.2388 0.2436
March 0.2489 0.2318 0.2385
April 0.2565 0.2519 0.2539
May 0.2591 0.2549 0.2566
June 0.2588 0.2478 0.2533
July 0.2487 0.2412 0.2458
August 0.2412 0.2327 0.2370
September 0.2367 0.2318 0.2342
October 0.2409 0.2329 0.2380
November 0.2331 0.2208 0.2257
December 0.2205 0.2136 0.2173