YEARLY HIGH
3762.3603 NGN
YEARLY LOW
3485.1815 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
3573.2999 NGN

2026 OMR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the OMR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 3762.3603. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 3485.1815.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 277.1788 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3693.0100 to the December average rate of 3543.3982, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3762.3603 was down 13.75% compared to the 2025 peak of 4361.9121, 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 18,811,801 NGN
2025 Average 19,792,598 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 17,425,907 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,385,893.98 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3709.1049
3515.9655
JanuMarcMayJuly

OMR to NGN 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 3578.6407, compared to 3557.2775 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 21.3632 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3578.6407
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3557.2775

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 162.1889 NGN (High: 3762.3603 / Low: 3600.1714). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.4206 NGN (High: 3547.9115 / Low: 3536.4909).

January Spread (Volatile) ±162.1889
August Spread (Stable) ±11.4206

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 160.9495 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -160.9495

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 3693.0100) against the same month in 2025 (average: 4031.8000), the exchange rate shifted by -338.7900 (-8.40%).

2026 Avg (January) 3693.0100
2025 Avg (January) 4031.8000

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3762.3603 3600.1714 3693.0100
February 3619.9408 3485.1815 3532.0604
March 3637.8910 3517.8868 3583.7869
April 3595.9899 3487.3886 3540.4561
May 3579.5898 3566.4553 3571.3243
June 3591.9830 3533.1303 3551.2068
July 3597.2005 3532.9932 3571.1568
August 3547.9115 3536.4909 3543.3982