YEARLY HIGH
2.4998 EUR
YEARLY LOW
2.2529 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3476 EUR

2016 OMR to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the OMR to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 2.4998. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 2.2529.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2469 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3905 to the December average rate of 2.4656, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.4998 was up 0.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.4753, 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 12,499 EUR
2015 Average 11,708 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 11,265 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,234.45 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.4831
2.2729
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to EUR 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 2.3267, compared to 2.3685 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0418 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3267
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3685

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1328 EUR (High: 2.4633 / Low: 2.3305). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0256 EUR (High: 2.3299 / Low: 2.3043).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1328
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0256

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0522 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0522

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2.4656) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.3839), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0817 (+3.43%).

2016 Avg (December) 2.4656
2015 Avg (December) 2.3839

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4156 2.3742 2.3905
February 2.3876 2.2951 2.3382
March 2.3906 2.2826 2.3314
April 2.3137 2.2685 2.2904
May 2.3368 2.2529 2.2999
June 2.3580 2.2784 2.3098
July 2.3672 2.3238 2.3468
August 2.3435 2.2892 2.3190
September 2.3299 2.3043 2.3170
October 2.3889 2.3111 2.3541
November 2.4633 2.3305 2.4087
December 2.4998 2.4138 2.4656