YEARLY HIGH
0.0611 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0383 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0442 OMR

2016 VEF to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 0.0611. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 0.0383.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0227 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0609 to the December average rate of 0.0385, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0611 was down 0.26% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0612, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 VEF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 305 OMR
2015 Average 305 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 192 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 113.68 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0632
0.0363
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to OMR 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 0.0498, compared to 0.0386 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0112 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0498
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0386

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0003 OMR (High: 0.0611 / Low: 0.0608). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 OMR (High: 0.0386 / Low: 0.0386).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0223 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0223

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 0.0609) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0610), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.15%).

2016 Avg (March) 0.0609
2015 Avg (March) 0.0610

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0610 0.0609 0.0609
February 0.0610 0.0609 0.0609
March 0.0611 0.0608 0.0609
April 0.0386 0.0386 0.0386
May 0.0386 0.0386 0.0386
June 0.0386 0.0386 0.0386
July 0.0386 0.0383 0.0386
August 0.0386 0.0386 0.0386
September 0.0386 0.0386 0.0386
October 0.0386 0.0386 0.0386
November 0.0386 0.0386 0.0386
December 0.0386 0.0385 0.0385