YEARLY HIGH
20.3108 HKD
YEARLY LOW
20.1230 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.1617 HKD

2016 OMR to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the OMR to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 20.3108. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 20.1230.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1878 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.2080 to the December average rate of 20.1508, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 20.3108 was up 0.20% compared to the 2015 peak of 20.2711, 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 101,554 HKD
2015 Average 100,679 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 100,615 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 938.95 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

20.2175
20.1385
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to HKD 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 20.1748, compared to 20.1485 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0262 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.1748
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.1485

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1878 HKD (High: 20.3108 / Low: 20.1230). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0135 HKD (High: 20.1525 / Low: 20.1391).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1878
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0135

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0540 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0540

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 20.2080) against the same month in 2015 (average: 20.1366), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0713 (+0.35%).

2016 Avg (January) 20.2080
2015 Avg (January) 20.1366

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.3108 20.1230 20.2080
February 20.2419 20.1767 20.2109
March 20.1896 20.1340 20.1570
April 20.1519 20.1351 20.1451
May 20.1852 20.1499 20.1658
June 20.1822 20.1388 20.1619
July 20.1646 20.1368 20.1488
August 20.1669 20.1400 20.1485
September 20.1525 20.1391 20.1463
October 20.1565 20.1423 20.1492
November 20.1549 20.1257 20.1478
December 20.1707 20.1404 20.1508