2016 WST to OMR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1541 OMR

YEARLY LOW

0.1430 OMR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1514 OMR

2016 WST to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 0.1541. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.1430.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0111 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1484 to the December average rate of 0.1516, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1541 was down 3.80% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1602, 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 771 OMR

2015 Average 763 OMR

Yearly Trough Low 715 OMR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 55.71 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1535

0.1479

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 0.1509, compared to 0.1519 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1509

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1519

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0086 OMR (High: 0.1515 / Low: 0.1430). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 OMR (High: 0.1533 / Low: 0.1514).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0086

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.1523) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1495), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+1.89%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.1523

2015 Avg (November) 0.1495

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1515	0.1430	0.1484
February	0.1505	0.1456	0.1492
March	0.1536	0.1495	0.1517
April	0.1541	0.1507	0.1531
May	0.1538	0.1474	0.1509
June	0.1537	0.1491	0.1518
July	0.1536	0.1491	0.1516
August	0.1524	0.1504	0.1516
September	0.1533	0.1514	0.1524
October	0.1531	0.1511	0.1520
November	0.1541	0.1508	0.1523
December	0.1526	0.1486	0.1516