YEARLY HIGH
0.0497 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0492 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0496 OMR

2016 HKD to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HKD to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0497. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 0.0492.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0495 to the December average rate of 0.0496, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0497 was down 0.24% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0498, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,242 OMR
2015 Average 1,242 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 1,231 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.49 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0497
0.0495
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 0.0496, compared to 0.0496 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0496
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0496

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0005 OMR (High: 0.0497 / Low: 0.0492). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 OMR (High: 0.0497 / Low: 0.0496).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0495) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0497), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.35%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0495
2015 Avg (January) 0.0497

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0497 0.0492 0.0495
February 0.0496 0.0494 0.0495
March 0.0497 0.0495 0.0496
April 0.0497 0.0496 0.0496
May 0.0496 0.0495 0.0496
June 0.0497 0.0495 0.0496
July 0.0497 0.0496 0.0496
August 0.0497 0.0496 0.0496
September 0.0497 0.0496 0.0496
October 0.0496 0.0496 0.0496
November 0.0497 0.0496 0.0496
December 0.0497 0.0496 0.0496