YEARLY HIGH
0.0493 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0196 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0412 OMR

2016 EGP to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.0493. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.0196.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0297 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0492 to the December average rate of 0.0209, the exchange rate registered a net change of -57.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0493 was down 8.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0539, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 247 OMR
2015 Average 250 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 98 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 148.55 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0520
0.0181
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 0.0457, compared to 0.0367 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0090 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0457
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0367

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0219 OMR (High: 0.0434 / Low: 0.0215). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 OMR (High: 0.0434 / Low: 0.0433).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0219
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0175 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0175

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 0.0460) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0505), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0045 (-8.94%).

2016 Avg (March) 0.0460
2015 Avg (March) 0.0505

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0493 0.0490 0.0492
February 0.0492 0.0490 0.0492
March 0.0493 0.0430 0.0460
April 0.0435 0.0433 0.0434
May 0.0435 0.0433 0.0434
June 0.0437 0.0433 0.0434
July 0.0435 0.0433 0.0434
August 0.0435 0.0433 0.0434
September 0.0434 0.0433 0.0434
October 0.0434 0.0433 0.0434
November 0.0434 0.0215 0.0259
December 0.0216 0.0196 0.0209