YEARLY HIGH
0.2266 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.2046 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2179 OMR

2016 BGN to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BGN to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.2266. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.2046.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0220 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2139 to the December average rate of 0.2074, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2266 was down 4.75% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2379, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,133 OMR
2015 Average 1,093 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 1,023 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 110.21 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2248
0.2059
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 0.2198, compared to 0.2160 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2198
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2160

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0112 OMR (High: 0.2192 / Low: 0.2080). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 OMR (High: 0.2218 / Low: 0.2196).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0112
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.2224) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2198), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0026 (+1.20%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.2224
2015 Avg (May) 0.2198

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2151 0.2121 0.2139
February 0.2226 0.2142 0.2186
March 0.2237 0.2140 0.2192
April 0.2251 0.2210 0.2232
May 0.2266 0.2189 0.2224
June 0.2242 0.2171 0.2213
July 0.2198 0.2162 0.2179
August 0.2230 0.2181 0.2205
September 0.2218 0.2196 0.2206
October 0.2209 0.2141 0.2172
November 0.2192 0.2080 0.2124
December 0.2112 0.2046 0.2074