YEARLY HIGH
10.3452 ILS
YEARLY LOW
9.7108 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.9711 ILS

2016 OMR to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the OMR to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 10.3452. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 9.7108.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6344 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.2544 to the December average rate of 9.9528, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 10.3452 was down 1.60% compared to the 2015 peak of 10.5130, 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 51,726 ILS
2015 Average 50,464 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 48,554 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,172.17 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

10.3021
9.7297
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to ILS 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 10.0257, compared to 9.9166 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1091 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.0257
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.9166

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.3894 ILS (High: 10.1629 / Low: 9.7735). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0880 ILS (High: 9.8244 / Low: 9.7364).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3894
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0880

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2413 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2413

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 10.2544) against the same month in 2015 (average: 10.2491), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0053 (+0.05%).

2016 Avg (January) 10.2544
2015 Avg (January) 10.2491

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.3452 10.1059 10.2544
February 10.2840 10.0578 10.1392
March 10.1629 9.7735 10.0377
April 9.8884 9.7122 9.7964
May 10.0821 9.7108 9.9033
June 10.1038 9.9391 10.0231
July 10.0949 9.8793 10.0133
August 9.9730 9.7670 9.8615
September 9.8244 9.7364 9.7774
October 10.0316 9.7365 9.9165
November 10.0901 9.8515 9.9781
December 10.0603 9.8627 9.9528