YEARLY HIGH
1.0226 OMR
YEARLY LOW
1.0195 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0212 OMR

2016 BHD to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BHD to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 1.0226. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 1.0195.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0215 to the December average rate of 1.0217, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0226 was down 0.46% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0273, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,113 OMR
2015 Average 5,105 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 5,098 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.04 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0218
1.0203
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 1.0213, compared to 1.0211 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0213
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0211

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0028 OMR (High: 1.0226 / Low: 1.0197). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 OMR (High: 1.0217 / Low: 1.0211).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.0215) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0210), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+0.05%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.0215
2015 Avg (January) 1.0210

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0226 1.0197 1.0215
February 1.0225 1.0206 1.0214
March 1.0218 1.0207 1.0213
April 1.0217 1.0211 1.0213
May 1.0216 1.0207 1.0213
June 1.0218 1.0202 1.0211
July 1.0211 1.0200 1.0204
August 1.0213 1.0195 1.0208
September 1.0217 1.0206 1.0213
October 1.0216 1.0204 1.0212
November 1.0216 1.0206 1.0211
December 1.0224 1.0210 1.0217