YEARLY HIGH
0.9808 BHD
YEARLY LOW
0.9779 BHD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9792 BHD

2016 OMR to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the OMR to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 0.9808. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.9779.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0029 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9789 to the December average rate of 0.9788, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.9808 was down 0.53% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.9861, 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 4,904 BHD
2015 Average 4,897 BHD
Yearly Trough Low 4,890 BHD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.43 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.9801
0.9787
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to BHD 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 0.9791, compared to 0.9794 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9791
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9794

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0027 BHD (High: 0.9806 / Low: 0.9779). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 BHD (High: 0.9793 / Low: 0.9788).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.9796) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9797), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.01%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.9796
2015 Avg (August) 0.9797

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9806 0.9779 0.9789
February 0.9798 0.9780 0.9790
March 0.9797 0.9787 0.9792
April 0.9793 0.9788 0.9791
May 0.9798 0.9788 0.9792
June 0.9802 0.9786 0.9793
July 0.9804 0.9793 0.9800
August 0.9808 0.9791 0.9796
September 0.9798 0.9788 0.9791
October 0.9800 0.9788 0.9793
November 0.9798 0.9789 0.9793
December 0.9795 0.9781 0.9788