2016 OMR to GMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 OMR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the OMR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 112.3064. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 101.7199.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.5865 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 102.6017 to the December average rate of 111.1930, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 112.3064 was down 1.23% compared to the 2015 peak of 113.7040, 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 GMD 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 107.2126, compared to 110.8851 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.6725 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 9.4162 GMD (High: 111.2366 / Low: 101.8204). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6336 GMD (High: 111.1662 / Low: 110.5326).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.1876 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 111.1930) against the same month in 2015 (average: 102.7551), the exchange rate shifted by +8.4379 (+8.21%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 102.9682 | 101.9064 | 102.6017 |
| February | 102.8429 | 101.7199 | 102.4879 |
| March | 111.2366 | 101.8204 | 105.4927 |
| April | 111.2858 | 110.1037 | 110.7983 |
| May | 111.2909 | 110.6421 | 111.0412 |
| June | 111.2671 | 109.9464 | 110.8536 |
| July | 111.2119 | 110.4154 | 110.8749 |
| August | 111.4886 | 110.3427 | 110.8174 |
| September | 110.9260 | 110.2747 | 110.6691 |
| October | 111.1662 | 110.5326 | 110.8268 |
| November | 111.6979 | 110.2360 | 110.9292 |
| December | 112.3064 | 110.2009 | 111.1930 |