YEARLY HIGH
0.3072 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.2642 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2908 OMR

2016 CAD to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CAD to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.3072. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 0.2642.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0430 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2714 to the December average rate of 0.2884, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3072 was down 7.09% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3307, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,536 OMR
2015 Average 1,508 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 1,321 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 215.18 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3030
0.2686
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 0.2897, compared to 0.2918 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2897
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2918

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0142 OMR (High: 0.3072 / Low: 0.2931). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 OMR (High: 0.2892 / Low: 0.2843).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0142
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.2975) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3161), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0186 (-5.89%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.2975
2015 Avg (May) 0.3161

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2781 0.2642 0.2714
February 0.2849 0.2743 0.2793
March 0.2963 0.2865 0.2913
April 0.3068 0.2929 0.3001
May 0.3072 0.2931 0.2975
June 0.3028 0.2940 0.2986
July 0.2992 0.2922 0.2955
August 0.3008 0.2920 0.2961
September 0.2991 0.2914 0.2941
October 0.2936 0.2870 0.2906
November 0.2892 0.2843 0.2861
December 0.2932 0.2836 0.2884