YEARLY HIGH
112.3064 GMD
YEARLY LOW
101.7199 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
109.0488 GMD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 OMR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 561,532 GMD
2015 Average 534,993 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 508,600 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,932.45 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

112.0635
101.6174
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 107.2126
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 110.8851

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

March Spread (Volatile) ±9.4162
October Spread (Stable) ±0.6336

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 0.1876 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1876

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2016 Avg (December) 111.1930
2015 Avg (December) 102.7551

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