YEARLY HIGH
18.0792 CNY
YEARLY LOW
16.7628 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.2517 CNY

2016 OMR to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the OMR to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 18.0792. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 16.7628.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3165 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.0517 to the December average rate of 17.9856, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 18.0792 was up 7.23% compared to the 2015 peak of 16.8605, 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 90,396 CNY
2015 Average 81,458 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 83,814 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,582.35 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

18.1017
16.7086
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to CNY 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 16.9735, compared to 17.5299 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5565 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.9735
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.5299

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.4310 CNY (High: 17.9792 / Low: 17.5482). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0547 CNY (High: 17.3636 / Low: 17.3090).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4310
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0547

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1114 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1114

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 17.9856) against the same month in 2015 (average: 16.7736), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2120 (+7.23%).

2016 Avg (December) 17.9856
2015 Avg (December) 16.7736

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.1097 16.8605 17.0517
February 17.0827 16.8846 17.0040
March 17.0163 16.7628 16.8926
April 16.8809 16.7801 16.8246
May 17.1012 16.8155 16.9589
June 17.2712 17.0453 17.1088
July 17.4063 17.2386 17.3403
August 17.3541 17.2156 17.2747
September 17.3636 17.3090 17.3324
October 17.6133 17.2900 17.4724
November 17.9792 17.5482 17.7742
December 18.0792 17.8706 17.9856