YEARLY HIGH
11.2259 GHS
YEARLY LOW
9.8550 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.2542 GHS

2016 OMR to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the OMR to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 11.2259. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 9.8550.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3709 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.1099 to the December average rate of 11.0059, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11.2259 was down 2.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.4583, 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 56,130 GHS
2015 Average 49,094 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 49,275 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,854.71 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

11.1117
9.8425
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to GHS 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 10.0760, compared to 10.4323 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3563 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.0760
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.4323

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.9571 GHS (High: 11.2259 / Low: 10.2688). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1200 GHS (High: 10.3228 / Low: 10.2028).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.9571
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1200

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 0.2823 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2823

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 10.4889) against the same month in 2015 (average: 9.9111), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5778 (+5.83%).

2016 Avg (November) 10.4889
2015 Avg (November) 9.9111

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.3530 9.9125 10.1099
February 10.4762 10.1026 10.3004
March 10.1811 9.9538 10.0182
April 10.0294 9.8566 9.9482
May 10.0618 9.8550 9.9583
June 10.2799 9.9744 10.1210
July 10.3228 10.2028 10.2548
August 10.3298 10.1434 10.2425
September 10.3636 10.2343 10.2848
October 10.3714 10.2421 10.3171
November 11.2259 10.2688 10.4889
December 11.2168 10.6911 11.0059