YEARLY HIGH
178.8595 AFN
YEARLY LOW
148.4434 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
159.0134 AFN

2015 OMR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the OMR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 178.8595. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 148.4434.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.4161 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 149.8962 to the December average rate of 175.5104, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 178.8595 was up 17.89% compared to the 2014 peak of 151.7159, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 894,297 AFN
2014 Average 740,250 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 742,217 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 152,080.50 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

178.1664
146.2941
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to AFN 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 150.9676, compared to 167.0592 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.0916 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 150.9676
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 167.0592

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 9.8139 AFN (High: 168.9278 / Low: 159.1139). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2854 AFN (High: 150.4766 / Low: 150.1912).

August Spread (Volatile) ±9.8139
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2854

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.9460 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9460

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 175.5104) against the same month in 2014 (average: 150.6504), the exchange rate shifted by +24.8600 (+16.50%).

2015 Avg (December) 175.5104
2014 Avg (December) 150.6504

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 151.4775 148.5288 149.8962
February 149.5689 148.4434 148.9501
March 150.2876 148.9139 149.7608
April 150.4766 150.1912 150.3201
May 155.3789 150.1129 152.7096
June 158.1293 152.8988 154.1688
July 159.3959 156.2301 157.5454
August 168.9278 159.1139 163.9228
September 167.7861 163.0428 165.6909
October 167.9697 166.6381 167.3493
November 177.3923 167.9836 172.3365
December 178.8595 172.5513 175.5104