YEARLY HIGH
41.6116 ARS
YEARLY LOW
33.6510 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.3337 ARS

2016 OMR to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the OMR to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 41.6116. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 33.6510.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.9605 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.2261 to the December average rate of 41.1426, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 41.6116 was up 20.36% compared to the 2015 peak of 34.5720, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 208,058 ARS
2015 Average 120,289 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 168,255 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,802.72 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

41.7343
34.6345
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to ARS 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 37.1914, compared to 39.4760 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2847 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.1914
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.4760

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 4.4587 ARS (High: 40.9958 / Low: 36.5371). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5964 ARS (High: 39.8457 / Low: 39.2493).

February Spread (Volatile) ±4.4587
October Spread (Stable) ±0.5964

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.3356 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3356

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 41.1426) against the same month in 2015 (average: 29.4634), the exchange rate shifted by +11.6792 (+39.64%).

2016 Avg (December) 41.1426
2015 Avg (December) 29.4634

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.2040 33.6510 35.2261
February 40.9958 36.5371 38.4076
March 40.9057 37.5440 38.7186
April 38.3931 36.4515 37.3831
May 37.0767 36.1314 36.6769
June 39.5449 35.7143 36.7357
July 39.0997 37.8872 38.6912
August 39.0908 38.0826 38.5483
September 39.8529 38.7631 39.2055
October 39.8457 39.2493 39.4330
November 40.9736 38.9249 39.8357
December 41.6116 40.1905 41.1426