2016 OMR to INR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 OMR to INR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the OMR to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 178.5443. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 171.7987.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7455 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 174.7550 to the December average rate of 176.1256, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 178.5443 was up 2.33% compared to the 2015 peak of 174.4778, 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 INR 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 174.4945, compared to 174.4878 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0068 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 6.0258 INR (High: 178.4820 / Low: 172.4561). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1234 INR (High: 173.8283 / Low: 172.7049).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.4523 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 177.2454) against the same month in 2015 (average: 161.1322), the exchange rate shifted by +16.1132 (+10.00%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 176.8074 | 171.9538 | 174.7550 |
| February | 178.5443 | 175.6418 | 177.2454 |
| March | 176.2640 | 172.0888 | 173.7931 |
| April | 173.1698 | 171.7987 | 172.6209 |
| May | 175.6488 | 172.4395 | 173.8640 |
| June | 176.5388 | 172.9447 | 174.6889 |
| July | 175.2955 | 173.3356 | 174.4202 |
| August | 174.5551 | 173.3568 | 173.9013 |
| September | 174.1857 | 172.4094 | 173.3877 |
| October | 173.8283 | 172.7049 | 173.3118 |
| November | 178.4820 | 172.4561 | 175.7800 |
| December | 177.4974 | 175.0962 | 176.1256 |