YEARLY HIGH
1956.1622 MWK
YEARLY LOW
1711.3356 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1844.9700 MWK

2016 OMR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the OMR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 1956.1622. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 1711.3356.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 244.8266 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1791.1543 to the December average rate of 1878.3939, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1956.1622 was up 13.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 1723.9229, 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 9,780,811 MWK
2015 Average 6,473,271 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 8,556,678 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,224,133.00 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1935.3974
1754.0521
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to MWK 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 1823.3338, compared to 1866.6062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 43.2724 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1823.3338
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1866.6062

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 192.8484 MWK (High: 1904.1840 / Low: 1711.3356). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.2428 MWK (High: 1872.5429 / Low: 1864.3001).

January Spread (Volatile) ±192.8484
September Spread (Stable) ±8.2428

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 102.6003 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -102.6003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 1920.2853) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1167.7105), the exchange rate shifted by +752.5747 (+64.45%).

2016 Avg (February) 1920.2853
2015 Avg (February) 1167.7105

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1904.1840 1711.3356 1791.1543
February 1956.1622 1857.1191 1920.2853
March 1932.0348 1761.2315 1817.6849
April 1789.9191 1750.1887 1769.1642
May 1840.7893 1770.6251 1808.0745
June 1847.2266 1805.3812 1833.6397
July 1864.7480 1835.0576 1853.8460
August 1874.0138 1853.0056 1865.8762
September 1872.5429 1864.3001 1867.3940
October 1872.2009 1851.2776 1865.2642
November 1879.7186 1862.0614 1868.8629
December 1891.2304 1860.8533 1878.3939