YEARLY HIGH
0.5754 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.4684 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5219 OMR

2016 FKP to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the FKP to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 23, valuing the pair at 0.5754. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 0.4684.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1070 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5546 to the December average rate of 0.4804, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5754 was down 5.90% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6115, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,877 OMR
2015 Average 2,942 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 2,342 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 535.18 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5669
0.4672
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 0.5518, compared to 0.4919 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0599 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5518
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4919

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0665 OMR (High: 0.5754 / Low: 0.5090). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0132 OMR (High: 0.5659 / Low: 0.5528).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0665
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0132

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0405 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0405

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.5469) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6003), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0534 (-8.90%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.5469
2015 Avg (June) 0.6003

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5681 0.5451 0.5546
February 0.5619 0.5338 0.5511
March 0.5573 0.5373 0.5492
April 0.5625 0.5411 0.5507
May 0.5659 0.5528 0.5586
June 0.5754 0.5090 0.5469
July 0.5137 0.4966 0.5064
August 0.5135 0.4960 0.5039
September 0.5167 0.4992 0.5062
October 0.4996 0.4684 0.4755
November 0.4851 0.4713 0.4793
December 0.4903 0.4704 0.4804