YEARLY HIGH
431.1003 AOA
YEARLY LOW
351.1828 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
423.0914 AOA

2016 OMR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the OMR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 431.1003. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 351.1828.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 79.9175 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 387.0468 to the December average rate of 430.4234, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 431.1003 was up 21.87% compared to the 2015 peak of 353.7485, 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 2,155,502 AOA
2015 Average 1,555,548 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 1,755,914 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 399,587.47 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

434.9447
382.6924
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to AOA 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 416.0056, compared to 430.1772 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.1716 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 416.0056
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 430.1772

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 52.9321 AOA (High: 404.1150 / Low: 351.1828). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2067 AOA (High: 430.2026 / Low: 429.9958).

January Spread (Volatile) ±52.9321
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2067

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.4377 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4377

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 430.4234) against the same month in 2015 (average: 351.7365), the exchange rate shifted by +78.6869 (+22.37%).

2016 Avg (December) 430.4234
2015 Avg (December) 351.7365

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 404.1150 351.1828 387.0468
February 412.8678 403.6825 408.5811
March 417.1106 412.3590 413.5807
April 430.6689 416.9813 425.6536
May 430.6726 430.4288 430.5903
June 431.0721 430.0547 430.5810
July 430.9088 429.9225 430.1433
August 430.4192 429.9887 430.1630
September 430.2879 429.9698 430.0651
October 430.2026 429.9958 430.1006
November 430.4176 429.9390 430.1678
December 431.1003 429.7378 430.4234