YEARLY HIGH
1635.3512 XOF
YEARLY LOW
1482.1657 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1546.7713 XOF

2016 OMR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the OMR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 1635.3512. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 1482.1657.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 153.1855 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1576.9782 to the December average rate of 1616.3427, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1635.3512 was up 1.02% compared to the 2015 peak of 1618.8804, 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 8,176,756 XOF
2015 Average 7,685,305 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 7,410,828 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 765,927.39 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1626.7395
1501.9776
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to XOF 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 1535.6040, compared to 1557.9386 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 22.3346 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1535.6040
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1557.9386

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 72.9020 XOF (High: 1611.7111 / Low: 1538.8090). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 17.1253 XOF (High: 1534.2099 / Low: 1517.0847).

November Spread (Volatile) ±72.9020
September Spread (Stable) ±17.1253

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 32.0834 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -32.0834

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1616.3427) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1568.4105), the exchange rate shifted by +47.9322 (+3.06%).

2016 Avg (December) 1616.3427
2015 Avg (December) 1568.4105

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1591.4021 1567.3528 1576.9782
February 1572.9133 1515.6527 1544.8948
March 1580.1134 1511.2853 1539.1152
April 1522.8202 1502.3373 1512.3744
May 1540.9974 1482.1657 1517.1212
June 1548.2036 1500.9451 1523.1401
July 1559.4656 1529.1284 1545.6263
August 1548.0469 1510.7743 1527.9504
September 1534.2099 1517.0847 1525.2786
October 1572.4372 1524.4613 1549.8165
November 1611.7111 1538.8090 1582.6169
December 1635.3512 1586.4454 1616.3427