YEARLY HIGH
0.0297 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0240 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0261 OMR

2016 ARS to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ARS to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0297. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.0240.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0057 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0284 to the December average rate of 0.0243, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0297 was down 34.24% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0452, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 149 OMR
2015 Average 209 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 120 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.42 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0288
0.0239
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 0.0269, compared to 0.0253 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0269
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0253

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0030 OMR (High: 0.0274 / Low: 0.0244). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 OMR (High: 0.0255 / Low: 0.0251).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0284) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0448), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0164 (-36.59%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0284
2015 Avg (January) 0.0448

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0297 0.0276 0.0284
February 0.0274 0.0244 0.0261
March 0.0266 0.0244 0.0258
April 0.0274 0.0260 0.0268
May 0.0277 0.0270 0.0273
June 0.0280 0.0253 0.0273
July 0.0264 0.0256 0.0258
August 0.0263 0.0256 0.0259
September 0.0258 0.0251 0.0255
October 0.0255 0.0251 0.0254
November 0.0257 0.0244 0.0251
December 0.0249 0.0240 0.0243