YEARLY HIGH
0.0565 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0553 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0558 OMR

2016 BOB to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 0.0565. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 0.0553.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0557 to the December average rate of 0.0556, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0565 was up 0.77% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0560, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 282 OMR
2015 Average 279 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 276 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.86 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0564
0.0556
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.0559, compared to 0.0557 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0559
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0557

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0008 OMR (High: 0.0565 / Low: 0.0557). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 OMR (High: 0.0558 / Low: 0.0556).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.0560) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0558), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.39%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.0560
2015 Avg (April) 0.0558

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0558 0.0556 0.0557
February 0.0561 0.0557 0.0559
March 0.0565 0.0561 0.0563
April 0.0565 0.0557 0.0560
May 0.0559 0.0556 0.0558
June 0.0561 0.0558 0.0559
July 0.0560 0.0557 0.0558
August 0.0558 0.0554 0.0556
September 0.0558 0.0555 0.0557
October 0.0560 0.0555 0.0557
November 0.0559 0.0554 0.0557
December 0.0559 0.0553 0.0556