2016 BWP to OMR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0374 OMR

YEARLY LOW

0.0329 OMR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0354 OMR

2016 BWP to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 0.0374. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 0.0329.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0334 to the December average rate of 0.0359, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0374 was down 7.71% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0405, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 187 OMR

2015 Average 190 OMR

Yearly Trough Low 164 OMR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.39 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0370

0.0331

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.0346, compared to 0.0361 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0346

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0361

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0021 OMR (High: 0.0363 / Low: 0.0343). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 OMR (High: 0.0363 / Low: 0.0352).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.0367) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0378), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-2.97%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.0367

2015 Avg (August) 0.0378

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0342	0.0329	0.0334
February	0.0348	0.0337	0.0341
March	0.0355	0.0338	0.0345
April	0.0363	0.0349	0.0357
May	0.0363	0.0343	0.0350
June	0.0359	0.0343	0.0351
July	0.0363	0.0352	0.0357
August	0.0374	0.0357	0.0367
September	0.0370	0.0354	0.0362
October	0.0368	0.0357	0.0362
November	0.0370	0.0351	0.0360
December	0.0365	0.0354	0.0359