YEARLY HIGH
0.0046 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0041 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0043 OMR

2016 LRD to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LRD to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.0046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 20, dropping to 0.0041.

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 0.0045 to the December average rate of 0.0042, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0046 was up 0.07% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0046, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23 OMR
2015 Average 22 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 20 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.68 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0046
0.0042
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0044, compared to 0.0042 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0044
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0042

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0003 OMR (High: 0.0045 / Low: 0.0043). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 OMR (High: 0.0043 / Low: 0.0043).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0046) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0045), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.37%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0046
2015 Avg (February) 0.0045

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0045 0.0043 0.0045
February 0.0046 0.0045 0.0046
March 0.0046 0.0045 0.0045
April 0.0045 0.0043 0.0044
May 0.0043 0.0043 0.0043
June 0.0043 0.0043 0.0043
July 0.0043 0.0043 0.0043
August 0.0043 0.0041 0.0042
September 0.0042 0.0042 0.0042
October 0.0043 0.0042 0.0042
November 0.0043 0.0042 0.0042
December 0.0042 0.0041 0.0042