YEARLY HIGH
197.2149 KGS
YEARLY LOW
174.1873 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
181.6738 KGS

2016 OMR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the OMR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 197.2149. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 22, dropping to 174.1873.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.0275 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 197.1278 to the December average rate of 179.8700, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 197.2149 was down 0.55% compared to the 2015 peak of 198.3043, 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 986,074 KGS
2015 Average 836,587 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 870,937 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 115,137.70 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

199.3568
172.6084
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to KGS 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 185.3661, compared to 177.9816 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.3845 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 185.3661
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 177.9816

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 9.5675 KGS (High: 192.1576 / Low: 182.5902). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2072 KGS (High: 197.2149 / Low: 197.0077).

March Spread (Volatile) ±9.5675
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 8.5168 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.5168

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 197.1278) against the same month in 2015 (average: 154.1260), the exchange rate shifted by +43.0018 (+27.90%).

2016 Avg (January) 197.1278
2015 Avg (January) 154.1260

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 197.2149 197.0077 197.1278
February 197.0907 190.8545 194.3175
March 192.1576 182.5902 187.7293
April 182.8673 177.3255 179.2125
May 178.4327 176.8079 177.5140
June 177.7468 174.8636 176.2953
July 176.4991 174.1873 174.8374
August 178.9371 176.8274 178.2227
September 179.4148 176.4063 178.5230
October 178.3371 176.3534 177.3253
November 179.7708 178.3652 179.1112
December 180.3037 179.3834 179.8700