YEARLY HIGH
208.4947 BDT
YEARLY LOW
202.3246 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
204.0150 BDT

2016 OMR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the OMR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 208.4947. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 202.3246.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1701 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 203.8530 to the December average rate of 206.0037, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 208.4947 was up 1.77% compared to the 2015 peak of 204.8697, 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 1,042,473 BDT
2015 Average 1,011,387 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 1,011,623 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,850.62 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

206.2593
203.1918
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to BDT 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 203.7770, compared to 204.2530 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4761 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 203.7770
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 204.2530

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 4.2394 BDT (High: 208.4947 / Low: 204.2553). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5001 BDT (High: 203.8818 / Low: 203.3817).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.2394
April Spread (Stable) ±0.5001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5421 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5421

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 206.0037) against the same month in 2015 (average: 203.5004), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5033 (+1.23%).

2016 Avg (December) 206.0037
2015 Avg (December) 203.5004

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 205.1584 202.9530 203.8530
February 205.1779 202.8999 203.9895
March 204.0639 202.3246 203.4474
April 203.8818 203.3817 203.5580
May 204.3096 203.4137 203.9173
June 204.6582 202.8797 203.8966
July 204.7258 202.9316 203.6533
August 204.5093 203.3086 203.6776
September 204.1977 203.3210 203.6725
October 204.1813 202.8939 203.6469
November 206.2344 203.4397 204.8643
December 208.4947 204.2553 206.0037