YEARLY HIGH
1.8442 JOD
YEARLY LOW
1.8348 JOD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8403 JOD

2016 OMR to JOD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the OMR to JOD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 1.8442. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 1.8348.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0094 JOD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8420 to the December average rate of 1.8397, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.8442 was down 0.55% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.8544, 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 9,221 JOD
2015 Average 9,204 JOD
Yearly Trough Low 9,174 JOD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46.87 JOD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.8423
1.8395
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to JOD 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 1.8405, compared to 1.8401 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8405
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8401

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0087 JOD (High: 1.8435 / Low: 1.8348). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 JOD (High: 1.8416 / Low: 1.8395).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0087
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.8420) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.8421), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.00%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.8420
2015 Avg (January) 1.8421

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8442 1.8391 1.8420
February 1.8435 1.8348 1.8399
March 1.8422 1.8376 1.8403
April 1.8416 1.8395 1.8404
May 1.8433 1.8382 1.8404
June 1.8417 1.8389 1.8397
July 1.8436 1.8382 1.8400
August 1.8432 1.8388 1.8405
September 1.8418 1.8392 1.8403
October 1.8416 1.8390 1.8399
November 1.8417 1.8390 1.8401
December 1.8411 1.8384 1.8397