YEARLY HIGH
0.1015 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0891 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0976 OMR

2016 GHS to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 0.1015. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 0.0891.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0124 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0989 to the December average rate of 0.0909, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1015 was down 15.45% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1200, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 507 OMR
2015 Average 512 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 445 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61.96 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1015
0.0899
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 0.0993, compared to 0.0959 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0993
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0959

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0083 OMR (High: 0.0974 / Low: 0.0891). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 OMR (High: 0.0980 / Low: 0.0969).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0083
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.1004) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0975), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0030 (+3.03%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.1004
2015 Avg (May) 0.0975

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1009 0.0966 0.0989
February 0.0990 0.0955 0.0971
March 0.1005 0.0982 0.0998
April 0.1015 0.0997 0.1005
May 0.1015 0.0994 0.1004
June 0.1003 0.0973 0.0988
July 0.0980 0.0969 0.0975
August 0.0986 0.0968 0.0976
September 0.0977 0.0965 0.0972
October 0.0976 0.0964 0.0969
November 0.0974 0.0891 0.0954
December 0.0935 0.0892 0.0909