YEARLY HIGH
1440.1011 AOA
YEARLY LOW
1046.7717 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
1197.1892 AOA

2022 OMR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the OMR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 1440.1011. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 1046.7717.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 393.3294 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1396.8982 to the December average rate of 1310.6145, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1440.1011 was down 15.82% compared to the 2021 peak of 1710.7231, 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 7,200,506 AOA
2021 Average 8,134,848 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 5,233,859 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,966,647.08 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1429.7188
1035.8719
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 1205.4353, compared to 1188.9431 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.4922 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1205.4353
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1188.9431

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 133.3769 AOA (High: 1259.1786 / Low: 1125.8017). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.7043 AOA (High: 1315.6452 / Low: 1307.9408).

October Spread (Volatile) ±133.3769
December Spread (Stable) ±7.7043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 125.1446 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -125.1446

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 1396.8982) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1703.1045), the exchange rate shifted by -306.2063 (-17.98%).

2022 Avg (January) 1396.8982
2021 Avg (January) 1703.1045

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1440.1011 1372.5882 1396.8982
February 1373.4221 1289.7160 1336.5882
March 1289.8567 1163.7565 1211.4436
April 1154.8876 1048.4811 1100.4874
May 1099.6317 1046.7717 1068.6925
June 1132.0548 1101.5827 1118.5019
July 1125.7148 1108.6655 1118.7024
August 1123.6350 1112.5556 1115.8909
September 1126.1015 1112.0272 1117.8707
October 1259.1786 1125.8017 1171.0170
November 1329.3090 1263.1465 1299.5634
December 1315.6452 1307.9408 1310.6145