YEARLY HIGH
6.9948 WST
YEARLY LOW
6.4891 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.6059 WST

2016 OMR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the OMR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 6.9948. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 6.4891.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5057 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.7394 to the December average rate of 6.5948, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 6.9948 was down 0.06% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.9987, 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 34,974 WST
2015 Average 32,797 WST
Yearly Trough Low 32,445 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,528.50 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

6.7600
6.5128
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to WST 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 6.6302, compared to 6.5815 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0488 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.6302
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.5815

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.3955 WST (High: 6.9948 / Low: 6.5993). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0838 WST (High: 6.6064 / Low: 6.5226).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3955
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0838

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1076 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 6.7394) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.3453), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3941 (+6.21%).

2016 Avg (January) 6.7394
2015 Avg (January) 6.3453

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.9948 6.5993 6.7394
February 6.8679 6.6442 6.7021
March 6.6907 6.5115 6.5944
April 6.6364 6.4900 6.5334
May 6.7849 6.5004 6.6262
June 6.7060 6.5077 6.5859
July 6.7050 6.5123 6.5953
August 6.6505 6.5620 6.5958
September 6.6064 6.5226 6.5608
October 6.6166 6.5321 6.5775
November 6.6309 6.4891 6.5647
December 6.7287 6.5514 6.5948