YEARLY HIGH
2403.5927 AOA
YEARLY LOW
2368.4455 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
2379.9379 AOA

2026 OMR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the OMR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 2403.5927. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 2368.4455.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.1472 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2379.5228 to the December average rate of 2376.4395, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2403.5927 was up 0.22% compared to the 2025 peak of 2398.4255, 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 12,017,963 AOA
2025 Average 11,889,847 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 11,842,228 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 175,735.92 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2382.9676
2375.8461
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 2380.7509, compared to 2377.4989 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.2519 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2380.7509
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2377.4989

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 31.3589 AOA (High: 2403.5927 / Low: 2372.2338). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.3024 AOA (High: 2378.5227 / Low: 2373.2203).

March Spread (Volatile) ±31.3589
August Spread (Stable) ±5.3024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 3.5347 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5347

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 2382.3742) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2373.3979), the exchange rate shifted by +8.9762 (+0.38%).

2026 Avg (March) 2382.3742
2025 Avg (March) 2373.3979

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2390.0449 2371.8345 2379.5228
February 2396.8843 2371.3956 2380.3917
March 2403.5927 2372.2338 2382.3742
April 2387.5411 2368.4455 2381.2997
May 2388.1622 2374.8341 2382.2258
June 2387.6191 2371.1076 2378.6910
July 2387.5473 2372.4654 2378.5583
August 2378.5227 2373.2203 2376.4395