YEARLY HIGH
2.6728 CHF
YEARLY LOW
2.4764 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5587 CHF

2016 OMR to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the OMR to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 2.6728. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 2.4764.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1965 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6148 to the December average rate of 2.6491, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.6728 was down 0.09% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.6753, 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 13,364 CHF
2015 Average 12,502 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 12,382 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 982.40 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.6636
2.4896
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to CHF 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 2.5504, compared to 2.5671 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0166 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5504
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5671

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.1236 CHF (High: 2.6504 / Low: 2.5267). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0357 CHF (High: 2.5475 / Low: 2.5117).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1236
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0357

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 0.0451 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0451

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2.6491) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.5813), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0678 (+2.63%).

2016 Avg (December) 2.6491
2015 Avg (December) 2.5813

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6585 2.5827 2.6148
February 2.6504 2.5267 2.5744
March 2.5919 2.4992 2.5492
April 2.5420 2.4764 2.5041
May 2.5837 2.4803 2.5426
June 2.5726 2.4929 2.5175
July 2.5748 2.5174 2.5484
August 2.5536 2.4843 2.5245
September 2.5475 2.5117 2.5313
October 2.5829 2.5221 2.5610
November 2.6400 2.5168 2.5880
December 2.6728 2.6162 2.6491