YEARLY HIGH
1639.0590 XAF
YEARLY LOW
1480.8568 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1541.9414 XAF

2016 OMR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the OMR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 1639.0590. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 1480.8568.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 158.2022 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1569.6348 to the December average rate of 1617.8669, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1639.0590 was up 1.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 1620.6651, 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 8,195,295 XAF
2015 Average 7,684,893 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 7,404,284 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 791,011.19 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1629.2647
1492.4916
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to XAF 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 1528.1544, compared to 1555.7285 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 27.5741 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1528.1544
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1555.7285

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 81.8362 XAF (High: 1613.8435 / Low: 1532.0073). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.9006 XAF (High: 1532.4658 / Low: 1516.5652).

November Spread (Volatile) ±81.8362
September Spread (Stable) ±15.9006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 34.1867 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -34.1867

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1617.8669) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1566.4725), the exchange rate shifted by +51.3944 (+3.28%).

2016 Avg (December) 1617.8669
2015 Avg (December) 1566.4725

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1584.6264 1559.9154 1569.6348
February 1566.1596 1506.3589 1535.4481
March 1567.7748 1501.8267 1531.4404
April 1515.0566 1491.2884 1503.8893
May 1533.1711 1480.8568 1509.1775
June 1547.2056 1499.1094 1519.3362
July 1554.6327 1528.9197 1542.5238
August 1541.1121 1506.1710 1524.2245
September 1532.4658 1516.5652 1522.8144
October 1570.1518 1515.7953 1546.6951
November 1613.8435 1532.0073 1580.2462
December 1639.0590 1585.1848 1617.8669