2016 OMR to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

267.4682 KES

YEARLY LOW

260.7511 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

263.6549 KES

2016 OMR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the OMR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 267.4682. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 260.7511.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7171 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 265.8490 to the December average rate of 265.3756, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 267.4682 was down 2.89% compared to the 2015 peak of 275.4391, 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 1,337,341 KES

2015 Average 1,275,803 KES

Yearly Trough Low 1,303,755 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,585.60 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

266.2663

261.2593

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 263.5753, compared to 263.7344 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1591 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 263.5753

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 263.7344

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 2.8610 KES (High: 267.4682 / Low: 264.6072). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4000 KES (High: 263.1513 / Low: 262.7513).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.8610

September Spread (Stable) ±0.4000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.2871 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2871

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 265.8490) against the same month in 2015 (average: 237.2860), the exchange rate shifted by +28.5630 (+12.04%).

2016 Avg (January) 265.8490

2015 Avg (January) 237.2860

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	267.4682	264.6072	265.8490
February	265.8851	263.9050	264.7603
March	264.1058	262.4199	263.5215
April	263.7893	262.4853	262.9636
May	262.5429	260.7511	261.6765
June	263.1256	261.9169	262.6809
July	263.7718	262.5120	263.1403
August	264.2161	263.0405	263.4232
September	263.1513	262.7513	262.9703
October	263.6933	262.1730	263.1775
November	264.6714	263.5662	264.3196
December	266.2202	264.1969	265.3756