YEARLY HIGH
0.0111 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.0106 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0108 OMR

2016 MUR to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 0.0111. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.0106.

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 0.0107 to the December average rate of 0.0107, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0111 was down 8.64% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0121, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 55 OMR
2015 Average 55 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 53 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.29 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0110
0.0106
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 0.0108, compared to 0.0108 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0108
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0108

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0003 OMR (High: 0.0111 / Low: 0.0108). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 OMR (High: 0.0109 / Low: 0.0109).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.0110) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0109), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.71%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.0110
2015 Avg (August) 0.0109

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0107 0.0106 0.0107
February 0.0108 0.0107 0.0108
March 0.0109 0.0107 0.0108
April 0.0110 0.0109 0.0110
May 0.0110 0.0109 0.0109
June 0.0109 0.0108 0.0109
July 0.0109 0.0109 0.0109
August 0.0111 0.0108 0.0110
September 0.0109 0.0109 0.0109
October 0.0109 0.0107 0.0108
November 0.0109 0.0107 0.0108
December 0.0107 0.0107 0.0107