2016 OMR to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 OMR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the OMR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 11, valuing the pair at 1439.9041. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 1383.8622.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 56.0420 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1392.2467 to the December average rate of 1429.9312, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1439.9041 was up 2.15% compared to the 2015 peak of 1409.6267, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 OMR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
OMR to CRC Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1394.3075, compared to 1429.0414 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 34.7338 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 26.2003 CRC (High: 1420.3770 / Low: 1394.1767). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.6112 CRC (High: 1432.6836 / Low: 1428.0725).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 4.6281 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 1434.5592) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1383.3444), the exchange rate shifted by +51.2148 (+3.70%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1400.6713 | 1387.3326 | 1392.2467 |
| February | 1397.6806 | 1388.6030 | 1392.5550 |
| March | 1392.7926 | 1383.8622 | 1388.5000 |
| April | 1393.5005 | 1388.8402 | 1390.3745 |
| May | 1397.1093 | 1389.5075 | 1393.2804 |
| June | 1420.3770 | 1394.1767 | 1408.8885 |
| July | 1422.9088 | 1416.2589 | 1419.5169 |
| August | 1434.2293 | 1421.7723 | 1426.4906 |
| September | 1432.6836 | 1428.0725 | 1430.3960 |
| October | 1436.9239 | 1427.9177 | 1433.3544 |
| November | 1439.9041 | 1423.6926 | 1434.5592 |
| December | 1439.6561 | 1425.3108 | 1429.9312 |