2026 OMR to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

173.8835 AFN

YEARLY LOW

161.2500 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

166.9911 AFN

2026 OMR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the OMR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 173.8835. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 161.2500.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.6335 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 170.4133 to the December average rate of 170.8450, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 173.8835 was down 14.76% compared to the 2025 peak of 204.0033, 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 869,418 AFN

2025 Average 906,546 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 806,250 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 63,167.31 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

171.5489

163.1016

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 165.8728, compared to 170.3462 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.4735 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 165.8728

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 170.3462

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 10.4040 AFN (High: 171.6586 / Low: 161.2547). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2059 AFN (High: 171.6370 / Low: 169.4310).

February Spread (Volatile) ±10.4040

August Spread (Stable) ±2.2059

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 3.9088 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9088

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 169.8475) against the same month in 2025 (average: 180.5246), the exchange rate shifted by -10.6771 (-5.91%).

2026 Avg (July) 169.8475

2025 Avg (July) 180.5246

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	172.0122	168.5785	170.4133
February	171.6586	161.2547	166.5045
March	166.4612	162.5462	164.0877
April	170.0778	161.2500	165.8766
May	165.1942	162.5501	163.8055
June	167.7516	162.3908	164.5492
July	173.8835	164.7698	169.8475
August	171.6370	169.4310	170.8450