2023 OMR to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 OMR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the OMR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 1627.3748. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 14, dropping to 1515.3773.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 111.9974 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1579.6536 to the December average rate of 1559.9263, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1627.3748 was down 8.35% compared to the 2022 peak of 1775.5504, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 OMR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1575.5594, compared to 1574.4477 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1117 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 73.3241 XAF (High: 1593.0781 / Low: 1519.7540). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 30.4036 XAF (High: 1627.3748 / Low: 1596.9712).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 40.7726 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 1612.7404) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1732.1645), the exchange rate shifted by -119.4241 (-6.89%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1619.5533 | 1560.0411 | 1579.6536 |
| February | 1620.0871 | 1546.9651 | 1592.6982 |
| March | 1617.9916 | 1562.3981 | 1591.7787 |
| April | 1578.3642 | 1531.0680 | 1551.0061 |
| May | 1593.0781 | 1519.7540 | 1566.5377 |
| June | 1594.9782 | 1550.6047 | 1571.6822 |
| July | 1569.6351 | 1515.3773 | 1541.1710 |
| August | 1578.4830 | 1545.2525 | 1561.5732 |
| September | 1621.7911 | 1578.8484 | 1595.8483 |
| October | 1627.3748 | 1596.9712 | 1612.7404 |
| November | 1609.6220 | 1548.3054 | 1575.4273 |
| December | 1582.6942 | 1534.1115 | 1559.9263 |