2015 OMR to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

275.4391 KES

YEARLY LOW

235.5802 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

255.0590 KES

2015 OMR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the OMR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 275.4391. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 235.5802.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 39.8589 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 237.2860 to the December average rate of 265.6382, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 275.4391 was up 16.96% compared to the 2014 peak of 235.5029, 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 1,377,195 KES

2014 Average 1,142,178 KES

Yearly Trough Low 1,177,901 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 199,294.47 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

277.3139

233.6471

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to KES 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 243.3039, compared to 266.8141 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 23.5102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 243.3039

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 266.8141

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was May, with a trading range of 9.5864 KES (High: 254.9080 / Low: 245.3216). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8171 KES (High: 238.1001 / Low: 237.2831).

May Spread (Volatile) ±9.5864

February Spread (Stable) ±0.8171

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 6.8014 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.8014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 273.6750) against the same month in 2014 (average: 230.8041), the exchange rate shifted by +42.8708 (+18.57%).

2015 Avg (September) 273.6750

2014 Avg (September) 230.8041

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	238.4532	235.5802	237.2860
February	238.1001	237.2831	237.6232
March	239.8933	236.6176	238.3203
April	245.7244	239.0193	242.4459
May	254.9080	245.3216	250.2030
June	257.5997	250.0645	253.9451
July	266.4124	257.8232	263.1055
August	269.8247	262.3368	266.1909
September	275.4391	270.0285	273.6750
October	271.4491	263.6825	266.8736
November	266.1892	264.6894	265.4013
December	267.1239	263.8535	265.6382