YEARLY HIGH
314.9940 JPY
YEARLY LOW
259.6562 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
282.5396 JPY

2016 OMR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the OMR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 314.9940. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 17, dropping to 259.6562.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 55.3378 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 307.7240 to the December average rate of 301.4245, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 314.9940 was down 3.45% compared to the 2015 peak of 326.2378, 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 1,574,970 JPY
2015 Average 1,572,052 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 1,298,281 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 276,688.85 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

312.1790
258.7184
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to JPY 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 290.0118, compared to 275.0674 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 14.9444 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 290.0118
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 275.0674

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 28.6433 JPY (High: 296.4312 / Low: 267.7879). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.2744 JPY (High: 295.8028 / Low: 289.5284).

November Spread (Volatile) ±28.6433
March Spread (Stable) ±6.2744

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 10.1302 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.1302

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 307.7240) against the same month in 2015 (average: 307.4987), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2253 (+0.07%).

2016 Avg (January) 307.7240
2015 Avg (January) 307.4987

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 314.9940 303.6015 307.7240
February 314.3134 291.3186 297.5938
March 295.8028 289.5284 293.5013
April 290.3552 276.8147 284.7673
May 287.9597 276.3187 282.7565
June 285.2487 265.0379 273.7279
July 277.9973 261.2369 269.6906
August 267.9154 259.6562 263.1734
September 270.1686 260.7428 264.9646
October 272.8602 263.1335 269.3064
November 296.4312 267.7879 281.8451
December 306.3480 294.4986 301.4245