YEARLY HIGH
50.9965 EGP
YEARLY LOW
20.2761 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.0197 EGP

2016 OMR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the OMR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 50.9965. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 20.2761.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.7204 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.3386 to the December average rate of 47.8085, the exchange rate registered a net change of 135.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 50.9965 was up 144.52% compared to the 2015 peak of 20.8554, 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 254,983 EGP
2015 Average 100,116 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 101,381 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 153,601.93 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

50.5557
17.5895
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to EGP 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 21.9453, compared to 30.0941 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.1488 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.9453
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.0941

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 23.4619 EGP (High: 46.5140 / Low: 23.0521). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0365 EGP (High: 23.0801 / Low: 23.0436).

November Spread (Volatile) ±23.4619
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0365

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0094 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0094

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 47.8085) against the same month in 2015 (average: 20.3492), the exchange rate shifted by +27.4593 (+134.94%).

2016 Avg (December) 47.8085
2015 Avg (December) 20.3492

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.4067 20.2979 20.3386
February 20.4050 20.3220 20.3367
March 23.2336 20.2761 21.8333
April 23.0694 23.0094 23.0573
May 23.0769 23.0105 23.0577
June 23.0728 22.8865 23.0483
July 23.0796 23.0134 23.0616
August 23.0874 22.9993 23.0594
September 23.0710 23.0265 23.0505
October 23.0801 23.0436 23.0546
November 46.5140 23.0521 40.5300
December 50.9965 46.2377 47.8085