2016 OMR to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4386.0090 BIF

YEARLY LOW

4009.3372 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

4199.0096 BIF

2016 OMR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the OMR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 4386.0090. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 4009.3372.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 376.6718 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4056.2088 to the December average rate of 4351.6079, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4386.0090 was up 3.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 4256.9246, 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 21,930,045 BIF

2015 Average 20,341,801 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 20,046,686 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,883,359.09 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4383.2176

4003.9006

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OMR to BIF 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 4069.4684, compared to 4328.5507 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 259.0823 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4069.4684

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4328.5507

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 358.8564 BIF (High: 4384.8579 / Low: 4026.0014). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 29.5854 BIF (High: 4341.6122 / Low: 4312.0268).

June Spread (Volatile) ±358.8564

October Spread (Stable) ±29.5854

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 19.2695 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -19.2695

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 4351.6079) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4041.9290), the exchange rate shifted by +309.6789 (+7.66%).

2016 Avg (December) 4351.6079

2015 Avg (December) 4041.9290

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4090.8016	4020.4432	4056.2088
February	4077.6405	4022.4896	4050.7061
March	4081.3841	4026.0903	4054.7798
April	4065.2428	4009.3372	4035.5103
May	4070.7415	4022.6430	4049.8064
June	4384.8579	4026.0014	4169.7988
July	4325.1911	4290.5641	4305.7791
August	4351.0979	4292.2148	4317.8585
September	4347.5279	4306.6096	4322.7880
October	4341.6122	4312.0268	4329.6613
November	4359.4638	4323.8411	4343.6095
December	4386.0090	4333.5529	4351.6079