YEARLY HIGH
0.1602 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.1429 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1525 OMR

2015 WST to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the WST to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.1602. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 0.1429.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0173 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1576 to the December average rate of 0.1487, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.1602 was down 5.71% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1699, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 801 OMR
2014 Average 825 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 714 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 86.57 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1586
0.1468
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 0.1556, compared to 0.1495 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1556
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1495

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 0.0083 OMR (High: 0.1512 / Low: 0.1429). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 OMR (High: 0.1557 / Low: 0.1554).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0083
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.1576) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1652), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0076 (-4.59%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.1576
2014 Avg (January) 0.1652

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1602 0.1549 0.1576
February 0.1557 0.1530 0.1546
March 0.1557 0.1519 0.1546
April 0.1557 0.1554 0.1557
May 0.1580 0.1536 0.1566
June 0.1567 0.1529 0.1544
July 0.1540 0.1483 0.1516
August 0.1510 0.1489 0.1501
September 0.1494 0.1460 0.1477
October 0.1512 0.1429 0.1493
November 0.1513 0.1470 0.1495
December 0.1515 0.1448 0.1487