YEARLY HIGH
1232.1195 KMF
YEARLY LOW
1111.7004 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1152.2996 KMF

2016 OMR to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the OMR to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 1232.1195. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 1111.7004.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 120.4192 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1173.1152 to the December average rate of 1212.9026, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1232.1195 was up 1.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 1218.4691, 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 6,160,598 KMF
2015 Average 5,760,879 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 5,558,502 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 602,095.82 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1221.5899
1117.3415
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to KMF 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 1142.2142, compared to 1162.3850 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 20.1708 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1142.2142
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1162.3850

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 63.1930 KMF (High: 1208.1043 / Low: 1144.9113). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.4205 KMF (High: 1151.9819 / Low: 1136.5614).

November Spread (Volatile) ±63.1930
September Spread (Stable) ±15.4205

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 21.8926 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -21.8926

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1212.9026) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1169.2228), the exchange rate shifted by +43.6797 (+3.74%).

2016 Avg (December) 1212.9026
2015 Avg (December) 1169.2228

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1186.6298 1152.0529 1173.1152
February 1174.2761 1130.8203 1151.3843
March 1176.2443 1134.7843 1149.1948
April 1138.5526 1121.5162 1127.3022
May 1150.6102 1111.7004 1126.0289
June 1142.6663 1114.4849 1126.2596
July 1162.5396 1120.2174 1136.7195
August 1161.0071 1136.4266 1152.6268
September 1151.9819 1136.5614 1141.3674
October 1167.7532 1139.3632 1151.0826
November 1208.1043 1144.9113 1179.6111
December 1232.1195 1194.7617 1212.9026