YEARLY HIGH
4.8895 BAM
YEARLY LOW
4.4140 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5924 BAM

2016 OMR to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the OMR to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 4.8895. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 4.4140.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4755 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6749 to the December average rate of 4.8229, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.8895 was up 1.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.8412, 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 24,447 BAM
2015 Average 22,897 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 22,070 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,377.64 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.8572
4.4458
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to BAM 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 4.5510, compared to 4.6337 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0827 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5510
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6337

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.2458 BAM (High: 4.8094 / Low: 4.5636). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0470 BAM (High: 4.5590 / Low: 4.5120).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2458
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0470

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1014 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 4.8229) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.6646), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1583 (+3.39%).

2016 Avg (December) 4.8229
2015 Avg (December) 4.6646

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7131 4.6507 4.6749
February 4.6707 4.4923 4.5735
March 4.6732 4.4705 4.5627
April 4.5253 4.4414 4.4800
May 4.5708 4.4140 4.4963
June 4.6008 4.4601 4.5185
July 4.6264 4.5472 4.5914
August 4.5857 4.4865 4.5373
September 4.5590 4.5120 4.5344
October 4.6737 4.5224 4.6054
November 4.8094 4.5636 4.7109
December 4.8895 4.7257 4.8229